Press Releases
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Volunteer Event at Wood River Wetlands
On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLMs) Klamath Falls Field Office is hosting a Volunteer Event at Wood River Wetlands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon 2024
On June 1 on some BLM-administered lands in central Oregon, campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White rivers, as well as Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus.
Fire restrictions protect Pacific Northwest communities, BLM announces
On May 24, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Fire restrictions protect Pacific Northwest communities, BLM announces
On May 24, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
BLM office moves to Port of Tillamook Bay
BLM leaders announced that the Tillamook Field Office will be moving June 3rd. The BLM’s lease at the current facility will expire in June, and the Field Office will relocate to the Port of Tillamook Bay.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center reopening May 24, BLM announces
Pioneers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate the May 24 reopening of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Ore.
BLM Klamath Falls Field Office Opens Gerber in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
The Bureau of Land Management’s Klamath Falls Field Office is announcing the opening of the Gerber Campground in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
John Day River Boater's Guide available for 2024 river season
To create a better recreation experience, BLM officials at the Prineville District have released a new edition of the John Day River Boater’s Guide. The release comes just in time for 2024’s river season.
Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds to remain closed for 2024 season, Bureau of Land Management announces
Whittaker Creek and Clay Creek campgrounds will remain closed at the start of the 2024 season due to low staffing and the lack of campground host volunteers.
Susan Creek Falls Trail to be Closed on Weekdays
The Bureau of Land Management will close the Susan Creek Falls Trail, Monday through Friday, April 29 to May 17, 2024.
BLM seeks input for Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment
The BLM Klamath Falls Field Office seeks public input on the Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment.
BLM hosting Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument plan public meetings
The Bureau of Land Management is inviting you to share your thoughts about the draft management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
Lakeview District Expands Fire Detection Network
BLM Lakeview District and its partners at the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon have installed another new fire detection camera in Southeastern Oregon.
Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail closed April 29 – May 2
The Bureau of Land Management will close the Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail April 29 – May 2.
Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits
The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office will begin selling firewood permits starting April 18, 2024.
Race prompts temporary closure of portions of Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area
Portions of the Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area will be closed Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands.
Klamath Falls Field Office Selling Firewood Permits
The Bureau of Land Management Klamath Falls Field Office will begin selling firewood permits starting April 15, 2024.
BLM seeks volunteer hosts for Gerber Recreation Area
If you are an outdoor enthusiast looking for some adventure this summer, the Klamath Falls Field Office is looking for volunteer campground hosts for the Gerber Recreation Area.
Get outside this summer and visit your public lands!
BLM Roseburg District would like to announce the opening dates for the 2024 camping season.
Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
Oregon River Trip Planning Just Got Easier
Oregon river information is now more accessible than ever on the National Rivers Project’s recreational river map.
Scientific illustrator selected as Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist-in-Residence
Medford, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management leaders are thrilled to introduce Serena Richelle as the 2024 Artist-in-Residence at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
BLM to hold public meetings on greater sage-grouse land use plan amendments
The Bureau of Land Management manages the largest single share of sage-grouse habitat in the United States—nearly 67 million acres of 145 million total acres.
