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BLM seeks nominations for Public Lands Rule Advisory Committee
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
BLM issues proposed management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management today announced a proposed plan for the management and protection of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in southcentral Oregon and northern California.
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BLM announces winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovations Awards
The Bureau of Land Management today announced the winners of the 2024 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovations awards.
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Bureau of Land Management releases proposed Western Solar Plan
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.
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BLM seeks input on proposed management updates in southern Oregon
The BLM is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for amending the 2003 Lakeview Resource Management Plan which would update the management of 3.2 million acres in Lake and Harney counties.
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Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands. 
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Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
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Interior Department Announces Nearly $12 Million to Protect and Restore Western Wildlife Habitats and Migration Corridors

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today 

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BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grous

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Bureau of Land Management offers partners wildland fire equipment

Portland, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Rural Fire Readiness program is dedicated to enhancing the firefighting capabilities of wildland firefighting partners.

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BLM reschedules conifer mortality field trip to March 15

Medford, Ore. — Due to the forecasted storm, the Bureau of Land Management has re-scheduled a public field trip to see ongoing conifer mortality in southwest Oregon.

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Landslide on Little Elk Mountain Road

Eugene, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management officials are notifying the public of a landslide affecting a portion of Little Elk Mountain Road.

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BLM updates management strategy for Southeastern Oregon public lands

VALE, Ore.

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Apply now for project funding in western Oregon

Portland, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management has funding for projects that maintain and improve public lands across western Oregon.

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Join the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee

Spokane, Wash.

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BLM to host conifer mortality field trip in Applegate Valley on March 1

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public field trip to see ongoing conifer mortality in Southwest Oregon.

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Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Accepting Artist-in-Residence Applications

MEDFORD, Ore. — Do you want to spend two weeks creating art in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument?

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Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Horse Ridge Recreation Area Non-Motorized Project

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is opening a 30-day public scoping period today to seek input on the Horse Ridge Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project.

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Bureau of Land Management fee-free day recognizes the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Portland, Ore. — The new year is upon us! Welcome 2024 with a fee-free visit to your public lands.

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Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in January

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Steens Mountain Advisory Council (SMAC) will meet on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BLM to begin ignitions on 627-acre fuels reduction project near Crooked River Ranch

Prineville, Ore. — The BLM plans to begin burning 627 acres of hand piles the week of January 8th if conditions are favorable.

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BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the removal of the J.C. Boyle Dam and associated facilities

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Klamath Falls Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands and roads including all public lands adjacent to

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Bureau of Land Management is hiring 100 student interns

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Winter weather closes Steens Mountain Loop Road for the season

HINES, Oregon – Winter weather has officially landed on Steens Mountain, closing all sections of its Loop Road for the season.

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Bureau of Land Management addresses dying Douglas fir across southwestern Oregon

Medford, Ore. — More Douglas fir have died in southern Oregon in the last four years than the last four decades, according to an article in the Journal of Forestry.