BLM Urges Fourth of July visitors to recreate responsibly

BLM Urges Fourth of July visitors to recreate responsibly

LAKEVIEW, Ore. - On the Fourth of July, we celebrate and reflect on the freedom and liberty for all Americans. With thousands of visitors expected to spend their Fourth of July weekend enjoying the outdoors, the risk of human-caused wildfire increases. 

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Steens Mountain Advisory Council accepting applications for membership

Steens Mountain Advisory Council accepting applications for membership

HINES, Ore. – Did you know the Bureau of Land Management has Resource Advisory Councils – made up of people just like you – that give citizen-based advice and recommendations on the management of public lands? These groups provide an opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds and interests to have a stronger impact on decisions made for public lands.

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New fire detection camera on Bryant Mountain [VIDEO]

New fire detection camera on Bryant Mountain [VIDEO]

LAKEVIEW, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, along with help from its partners at the University of Oregon and the University of Nevada, have installed a new fire detection camera. The Bryant Mountain camera is part of a 700-camera network managed by ALERTWildfire.

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Bureau of Land Management distributes $29 million in Secure Rural Schools funds to 18 Oregon counties

Bureau of Land Management distributes $29 million in Secure Rural Schools funds to 18 Oregon counties

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington is announcing $29.4 million in payments to 18 western Oregon counties under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The payments are made in lieu of timber harvest receipts based on a formula set by Congress.

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Public use restrictions in effect for BLM lands in Klamath River Canyon

Public use restrictions in effect for BLM lands in Klamath River Canyon

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Warming and drying weather conditions have prompted Bureau of Land Management Lakeview District fire officials to issue a fire prevention order for lands within one-half mile of the Klamath River from Keno Dam downstream to the California state line effective Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 12:01 a.m.

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BLM moves to coordinate sage-grouse habitat plans with Oregon partners

BLM moves to coordinate sage-grouse habitat plans with Oregon partners

PORTLAND, Oregon – The Bureau of Land Management marked a milestone today in the Administration’s effort to better align plans for managing Greater Sage-Grouse habitat on federal lands with state plans by publishing a draft environmental impact analysis of proposed changes to resource management plans in Oregon. 

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