Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2014

Effective May 15, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Distributes Payments to Counties 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued payment to 18 counties in western Oregon eligible under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act extensio

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects Robert Towne as Interim Eugene District Manager

Portland, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Robert Towne as the Interim District Manager for the Eugene District.

Oregon-Washington

BLM continues planning effort to conserve sage-grouse

As part of a huge effort to conserve the Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat across 10 western states, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a

Oregon-Washington

BLM to conduct a Special Recreation Permit Program audit

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office is preparing to conduct an audit of its Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Program for the 2011 through 2013 use seasons.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Planning Criteria for Western Oregon

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) shared the Planning Criteria document for the Resource Management Plans for Western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Resource Advisory Councils (RAC) that advise the BLM on public land issues.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects San Juan Islands National Monument Manager

Spokane, WA -- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District Manager Daniel Picard announces the selection of Marcia deChadenedes as the San Juan Islands National Monument Manag

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Newest BLM Facts Almanac!

Do you know how many visits were made to BLM recreation sites last year? Or how many breathtaking Wild & Scenic Rivers you can find here?

Oregon-Washington

BLM releases draft sage-grouse EIS

As part of a joint effort with the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Western Oregon planning team hosts community listening sessions

As part of a continued conversation with the public about the planning effort in western Oregon, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting four community listening sessions to lay the foundati

Oregon-Washington

Forest Service, BLM Map Prices to Increase

The price of most hard-copy Pacific Northwest Recreation Series, Wilderness, Ranger District, and Special Area maps will increase January 1, 2014, the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Recreation Fees Waived During Veterans Day Weekend

The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites over Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9-11, in honor of U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Celebrate the Outdoors! National Public Lands Day 2013

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. In 2013, the 20th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day will be held on Saturday, Sept.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon/Washington State Office is Moving

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is relocating the state office. The BLM office move is scheduled to occur between Friday, Aug. 2 and Monday, Aug.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects New Coos Bay District Manager

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Director Jerry Perez announced the selection of Patricia Burke as the new the Coos Bay District Manager.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort

To enhance the transparency and increase public involvement in the western Oregon planning process, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing the Purpose and Need statement for the Resource

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands 2013

Effective June 1, 2013, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.

Oregon-Washington

Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments

PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S.

Oregon-Washington

Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Map and Routes Available Online

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has identified the preliminary preferred alternatives for the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line (B2H Project).

Oregon-Washington

USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health

As part of the Administration's on-going commitment to improving forest health in the Pacific Northwest, recovering the northern spotted owl, and supporting sustainable economic opportunities for l

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2013, Second Call

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is seeking public nominations for open positions on three of its Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land

Oregon-Washington

RAP Camp Applications Due May 6

Klamath Falls, Oregon – It’s that time of year for students to sign up for the 22nd annual Resources and People (RAP) Camp held the week of June 16 at Camp Esther Applegate located

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils 2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is seeking public nominations for open positions on its four Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land issu