Bureau of Land Management Enacts Fire Restrictions Across Washington and Oregon Public Lands

BLM offers Headwaters Forest Reserve programs

Opportunities to explore the scenery and learn about ecology and history await outdoor enthusiasts as the Bureau of Land Management offers events through the spring and summer at the Headwaters Forest Reserve near Eureka. All activities are free and family friendly and, with the exception of the Salmon Pass guided hikes, mobility device friendly. Stop by the Headwaters Education Center every Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., June 1 through Aug. 31. Th…

Bureau of Land Management enacts fire restrictions across Washington and Oregon public lands

BLM bans certain items to reduce human-induced fires in Washington and Oregon. Violators face fines and jail time; fire suppression costs may be billed.

Fire restrictions begin May 15 on Oregon and Washington public lands

OREGON - Fire restrictions are set to begin on May 15 for all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands across Oregon and Washington. As warmer, drier weather approaches, BLM urges visitors to adhere to the restrictions to prevent human-caused fires. Starting May 15, activities like using fireworks, exploding targets, metallic targets, steel component ammunition,

Fire restrictions in effect for public lands

Seasonal fire restrictions went into effect on May 15 for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather is forecasted…

Fire restrictions go into effect to avoid wildfires in Oregon, Washington: 'It just takes one spark'

Violators face fines up to $100,000 and a year in jail. Those who start wildfires can also be held responsible for the full cost of fire suppression.

EPA firm on what to burn

WITH waste burnoff season underway in the agricultural sector, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a warning about what can and can't be disposed of using fire. EPA regional operations director Martha-Rose Loughnane said it's important...