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Jump into a Fire Career with the Bureau of Land Management

Looking to try a new, exciting career in wildland fire? Whether you want to work outside or in the office, the Bureau of Land Management has various seasonal entry-level fire jobs for you to consider.
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in e

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management rescinding fire restrictions across Vale District

VALE, Ore. – Effective Oct.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview Field Office has hired three new employees, Dacey Mercer, Michael Collins, and Patrick Zingerella. 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

2023 Temporary Seasonal Hiring for BLM Prineville District Opens

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO
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BLM Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).
Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
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BLM Seeks Nominations to the Monument Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District today announced that it is seeking public nominations for three positions on the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC).
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Fire Restrictions Lessen on Coos Bay District

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management reduces some closures in the Rum Creek Fire Area

Grants Pass, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Campgrounds Entering the Off-Season

LAKEVIEW, Ore. —While the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Gerber Recreation Area remains open year-round, the area will be entering off-season starting Oct. 14, 2022.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management reduces emergency fire closures for the Van Meter Fire

Klamath Falls, ORE. – The emergency closure area for the Van Meter Fire has been reduced this week to the fire perimeter.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Public land use restrictions reduced across Harney County

Hines, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfires allowed again on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River

Thanks to increased moisture, higher humidity and cooler temperatures, officials are again allowing campfires on lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the National Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management to temporarily prohibit recreational target shooting at Anderson Butte

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a plan to increase safety at the Anderson Butte area by temporarily prohibiting recreational target shooting in certain areas.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore. – Thanks to widespread rain, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are reducing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Lower Rogue River Boating Permits Available by Phone

Galice, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Medford District revises public land closures as Rum Creek Fire activity decreases

Medford, Oregon – Thanks to progress made by firefighters on the Rum Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management Grants Pass Field Office is reopening some areas of public lands near

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Restrictions Still In Effect on Public Lands in Medford District

Medford, Ore. – Thanks to recent moisture, the Bureau of Land Management has reduced fire danger from Extreme to High on BLM-managed public lands in the Medford Di

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Join Vale District BLM, partners in celebrating National Public Lands Day

VALE, Ore. — Volunteers who love their public lands are invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville District BLM to host National Public Lands Day event

Prineville, Ore. — The BLM Prineville District, Deschutes Field Office is hosting a National Public Lands Day event on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day event at Bastendorff Beach

NORTH BEND, Ore. – Join the Bureau of Land Management for a fun-filled morning on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bastendorff Beach to celebrate National Public Lands Day.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Josephine County and Bureau of Land Management re-open some recreation sites along Rogue River

Thanks to progress made on the Rum Creek Fire, Josephine County Parks, in coordination with the Josephine County Sheriff and the Bureau of Land Management, is reopening some recreation sites along the Rogue River.
Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Be fire aware: Campfires banned to protect against wildfire

NORTH BEND, Ore. – Due to high fire danger and forecasted extreme fire weather for the upcoming weekend, Bureau of Land Management Coos Bay District officials are implementing addi

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management issues emergency fire closures for the Van Meter Fire

Klamath Falls, ORE. – As a result of fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Klamath