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Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Southeast Oregon Advisory Council to Hold Meetings in January

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council will meet virtually Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office is issuing firewood permits. Permits will be processed over the phone ONLY from 8:00 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks input on tree removal from the Archie Creek Fire Area

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District is seeking public input on a proposal to implement fire recovery activities within the Arc

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Comment period open for Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Public Lands Access Subcommittee Schedules December 2020 Videoconference

HINES, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council Public Lands Access Subcommittee has scheduled a winter videoconference.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

As Winter Weather Approaches, Gate on Bear Camp Road Will Close

Joint News Release
Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Christmas tree permits now available!

Roseburg, Ore. -- Christmas tree permits will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Roseburg District Office from November 16 through December

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Medford District lifts fire restrictions

Medford, Oregon – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Medford District will lift fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM at 9 a.m. on Nov. 6th, 2020.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

November programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Medford District sells 25 million board feet of timber

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Medford District sold nearly 25 million board feet of timber during an oral auction on Thursday, Oct 29.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Baker FO

Bureau of Land Management Baker Field Office closing temporarily for building repairs

BAKER CITY, Ore. – To ensure the safety of the public and staff, Vale Bureau of Land Management’s Baker Field Office will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council members gathered for a discussion in a rugged landscape

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The BLM announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council. These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview District BLM to Conduct Aerial Herbicide Applications

Lakeview, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

It’s all about the numbers

Portland, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Join the BLM for a Post-Wildfire Assessment Presentation on the Archie Creek Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
Members of the Eastern Washington RAC at Yakima River Canyon

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council

The BLM announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the EWRAC. This citizen-based council assists in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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The Bureau of Land Management Announces Call for Nominations to Monument Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations to the San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee.
Oregon-Washington

Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington
photo of RAC members meeting in a forest near a stream

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Fire Restrictions Still In Effect on Public Lands in Medford District

Medford, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Medford District re-opens public lands near South Obenchain Fire

Medford, Oregon – Thanks to progress made by firefighters on the South Obenchain Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Butte Falls Field Office is rescinding the public land

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Fire Officials End Public Use Restrictions Due to Increased Precipitation

Joint News Release
US Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest and Ochoco National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Restrictions Lifted on BLM and US Forest Service Managed Lands

Joint News Release
US Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions on Southern Oregon Coast

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District will lift fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM on the southern Oregon Coast at 12:01 a

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Lifts Fire Restrictions

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District has lifted the fire restrictions in place on public lands administered by the BLM in south-central O