Press Releases
BLM Announces Southwest Oregon Withdrawal
Joint News Release, Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region & Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington
Portland, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM
BLM Issues Timber Payments to Counties 2017
Portland, Ore. – Today the BLM announced the distribution of over $19 million to 18 counties in western Oregon.
Jamie Connell Named Director of BLM's Oregon/Washington State Office
Bureau of Land Management veteran Jamie Connell, currently Director of the BLM’s Montana/Dakotas State Office, has been named the new Director of the BLM’s Oregon/Washington State Office based in P
BLM, Forest Service Protect Over 300,000 Acres of Pristine Forest
Portland, Ore. – Today the BLM announced a two year mineral segregation of 340,079 acres of National Forest System land on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Okanog
Environmental Impact Statement for Boardman to Hemingway Project Released
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Vale District is releasing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Boardman to Hemingway (B2H) Project.
BLM Announces Temporary Nestucca Access Road Closure
Salem, OR. -- The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Nestucca Access Road (# 3-6-13), near McGuire Reservoir will be closed November 16-17, 2016.
Family Fun Day at Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Vale BLM Plans Prescribed Burns
Vale, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vale District planning prescribed burns throughout the fall and winter in Malheur and Baker Counties.
BLM Announces Partial Closure of Big Pines Recreation Site
Ellensburg, Wash. -- Effective Oct. 31, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Big Pines recreation site within the Yakima River Canyon will be partially closed to camping.
BLM Announces Its Preferred Alternative for the Vantage to Pomona
Spokane, Wash. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Vantage to Pomona Heights T
BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington
Spokane, Wash. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the regulated fire closure on public lands administered by the BLM in eastern Washington.
BLM to Host Public Meetings for Fire Restoration Project
BLM Plans Second South Steens Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather
HINES, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District announced today plans to conduct a second bait/water trap gather of wild horses within the South Steens He
Northwest Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meets October 13-14 & 20, 2016
Three Fingers Emergency Wild Horse Gather Concludes Successfully
VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vale District has concluded an emergency gather of wild horses in the Three Fingers Herd Management Area (HMA).
Tidepool Discovery Times at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area September 2016
Newport, Ore. -- The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area invites everyone to explore the tidepools at Cobble Beach!
New Safety Standards for BLM and Partner Organizations' Fire Response
Portland, Ore. – New standards for training, equipment and communication established this week will enhance the safety and efficiency of the partnership between the Bureau
BLM Proposes Fee Changes at Salem District Recreation Sites
Salem, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing fee changes at the Alsea Falls Recreation Area and Fishermen’s Bend Campground, as well as recreation sites w
BLM Approves Path Forward to Increase Timber Harvest and Environmental
Portland, Ore. –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today approved an historic path forward for local communities in Western Oregon with Resource Management Plans (RMPs) t
Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2016
Portland, Ore. – As we approach Memorial Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.
BLM Selects Elizabeth Burghard as Medford District Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Elizabeth Burghard as the Medford District Manager. Burghard replaces Dayne Barron who held the position of Medford District Manager.