Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Updated Campfire Restrictions Within the Path of Totality

Portland, Ore. – On August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will cross the nation beginning on Oregon’s coast at about 9 a.m.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Washington: Public comment period open for mine expansion

Today, the BLM Spokane District posted the environmental assessment for the proposed Lane Mountain South mine expansion. The environmental assessment is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period.
Oregon-Washington

North Bank Habitat Management Area Trailhead to Reopen

Roseburg, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Washington: Spokane District Modifies Fire Restrictions

SPOKANE, Wash.

Oregon-Washington

Agreement establishes public access hours for Teaters Road during construction

Prineville, OR – As a good neighbor in the communities we serve, the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has responded to a request from Waibel Ranches, LL

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Plan Ahead for Oregon Eclipse Viewing

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Limited Access at Sandy Ridge Recreation Site July 2017

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM works with Partners to Develop Crooked River Ranch Emergency Exit

Terrebonne, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Fee Change to Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass

Portland, Ore. – On August 28, 2017 the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 as

Oregon-Washington

A July Full of Programs at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting several special interpretive programs throughout July for visitors at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpreti

Oregon-Washington

Washington: Spokane District Issues Fire Restrictions Order

Spokane, WA –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District is committed to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive.

Oregon-Washington

Medford Opens Two New Trails

Southern Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Industrial Fire Precaution Level and Fire Danger on the Rise

HINES, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM to Introduce New Partnership Approach to Wild Horse Management at Open House Event

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Lakeview Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has engaged in a public-private partnership to implement a three-prong strategy for wild horse herd management.

Oregon-Washington

Sandy Ridge Mountain Biking Trailhead Plan

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Washington: Field School on Iceberg Point Postponed

LOPEZ ISLAND, Wash.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Weekend Camping Available in the Molalla River Corridor

SALEM, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Three Bears and Cedar Grove campgrounds, located in the Molalla River Recreation Corridor, will be open to first-come fi

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Willamette Valley Campgrounds Opening Dates

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Washington: Towell Falls Road to remain closed

SPOKANE, Wash.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Honors Volunteers with Lifetime Achievement Award

Portland, Ore. – Rich and Linda Crooks, volunteer interpretive hosts at the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM), Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) on the central O

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Fish Improvements at Lake Creek Falls Recreation Site

Springfield, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be repairing the fish ladders at Lake Creek Falls.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Northwest Oregon: International Migratory Bird Day on the Oregon Coast!

Newport, Ore.