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Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management is hiring 100 interns!

Portland, Ore. — Are you looking to kickstart a career in civil service?

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Wenatchee Field Office plans prescribed burn project near Entiat

Entiat, WA – Bureau of Land Management officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 12 acres of land west of Entiat, WA in Chelan County sometime between April 10 a

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications

Medford Ore. — Officials with the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument are accepting applications for its summer Artist-in-Residence program.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks proposals to fund natural resource projects

Portland, Ore. – About $3 million in funding is available for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
Table Rock

Renew with Nature: Hike the Table Rocks 2023

Renew your connection with nature with a series of free, guided educational hikes at Upper and Lower Table Rocks.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

BLM Burns District Announces Recreation Fee Changes Beginning April 1

HINES, Ore. – After decades of maintaining the same price, the Bureau of Land Management will increase overnight camping fees at six campgrounds in eastern Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Public invited to join celebration of the San Juan Islands National Monument 10th anniversary

Friday Harbor, WA – March 25 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the San Juan Islands National Monument.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management Asking for Input on Potential Acquisition

Prineville, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal to acquire about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management asks for feedback on aquatic restoration proposal

Portland, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Announces Rural Fire Readiness Program Equipment Transfer Application

Portland, Ore. — Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the application process for wildland fire equipment under the Rural Fire Readiness (RFR) program.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM seeks comments on placer gold mine expansion proposal

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Begin Ignitions on 1,243-Acre Fuels Reduction Project Southeast of Brothers

Prineville, Ore. — The Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to begin ignitions on a 1,243-acre fuels reduction project Thursday, February 16.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council to hold Feb 2023 Meeting

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Temporarily Closes Airport Allotment Parking Lot for Maintenance

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM issues decision on Western Oregon project to improve fire resilience

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision to promote safe wildfire response, develop fire resilient lands, and create habitat for special status species.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM asks public to avoid user-created parking site near Cline Buttes Recreation Area for public safety

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM to Host Public Meeting about John Day River

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Washington's Birthday

PORTLAND, Ore — In honor of George Washington’s birthday and to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation standard amenity an

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM plans prescribed burn to benefit wildlife at Warner Wetlands

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

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

Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to host meeting

VALE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in person in Hines, Ore., on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 28 and March 1.

Spokane DO
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BLM approves management plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

San Juan Islands, WA – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the San Juan Islands National Monument Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Record of Decision (ROD

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM to host public meeting in Bend for input on potential updates to solar energy program

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Bend to solicit feedback.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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BLM to host public meeting in Spokane for input on potential updates to solar energy program

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Spokane.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Seeks Volunteer Host for Gerber Recreation Area

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) might have just what you are looking for.