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Oregon-Washington
Two male sage-grouses

BLM listens to Oregon State partners

The BLM marked a milestone today in the Administration’s effort to better align plans for managing Greater Sage-Grouse habitat on federal lands with state plans.
Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Northwest Oregon Resource Advisory Council

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Delays expected along Union Creek Road during Culvert Replacements to Improve Infrastructure

Roseburg, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be carrying out culvert replacements along Union Creek Road beginning April 30 and concluding by May 18, 2018.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

Oregon/Washington - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced it is seeking public nominations for positions on citizen-based sounding boards for BLM ini

Oregon-Washington

Community Conversations Scheduled for Provolt Seed Orchard

Grants Pass, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Prescribed Fires Scheduled for the Rogue and Applegate Valley

Medford, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Explore More! Dig Deep into Nature at the Table Rocks

Joint Announcement
The Nature Conservancy

Oregon-Washington

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument accepting applications for Teachers on Public Lands Program

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

New Fire and Aviation Management Director Announced

Joint Announcement
Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

Oregon-Washington

Roseburg BLM Campground Opening Dates

Roseburg, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to announce the opening dates for campgrounds and pavilions on the Roseburg District.

Oregon-Washington

Own an authentic national treasure: Bring home a trained Oregon wild horse

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Prineville BLM requests public input on grazing permit renewal project

PRINEVILLE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Hult Dam Environmental Impact Statement

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington
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BLM Advisory Council to meet in Burns, Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.
Oregon-Washington

Lakeview BLM offering sage-grouse lek tours

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington
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Vale BLM offers spring break activities at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will be connecting kids to public lands and America’s natural and cultural heritage with a week’s worth of spring break activities at the end of March.
Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Temporary Closure at Fishermen’s Bend Recreation Site

Salem, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Fishermen’s Bend Campground and Day Use Site will be closed from March 5th through April 15th.

Oregon-Washington
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Northwest Oregon: Row River Trail Improvement Project

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Northwest Oregon District, Upper Willamette Field Office is now accepting comments on the Row River Trail Improvement Project.
Oregon-Washington

BLM Issues Timber Payments to Counties

Portland, Ore. – Today the BLM announced the distribution of almost $300,000 to two counties in western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington
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Northwest Oregon: Temporary Closure of Carpenter Bypass Mountain Bike Trail

Today the BLM announced a temporary closure of the Carpenter Bypass Mountain Bike Trail area, located west of Lorane in Lane County, Oregon.
Oregon-Washington
cyclist on the Sandy Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

Northwest Oregon: Parking improvements underway at Sandy Ridge Trailhead

Improvements are being made at the Bureau of Land Management’s Sandy Ridge Trailhead, including new asphalt to help expand the parking area, which will provide additional parking spaces, some with tailgate bump-outs.
Oregon-Washington

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument accepting applications for Artist-in-Residence Program

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Northwest Oregon District Needs Campground Hosts!

Portland, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District is looking for spring and summer campground hosts at several of their recreation sites.

Oregon-Washington

Vale BLM plans Cold Springs and Hog Creek wild horse gathers

VALE, OR – As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s commitment to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive, the Vale District announced plans to conduct a helico

Oregon-Washington

Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather Planned for South Steens

Hines, Ore. -- In January 2018, the Burns District of the Bureau of Land Management will conduct a bait trap gather of wild horses within the South Steens Herd Management