Drought and wildfire damage in southeast Oregon have created an urgent situation for wild horses. The BLM is stepping in this week to relocate roughly 500 animals from the Sheepshead Heath Creek area.
BLM lands across Oregon and Washington are under fire restrictions right now. Officials say smoke and fire conditions can change quickly, so checking local closures before heading out is worth the extra minute.
A network of cameras using artificial intelligence is now watching for smoke across BLM lands in Oregon and Washington — and fire chiefs say catching a fire in its first minutes makes all the difference.
BLM logged 41 million board feet across Oregon and California this past quarter, generating over $10 million and supporting jobs in logging, milling, and construction along the way.
Oregon and Washington BLM lands are under fire restrictions this 4th of July weekend, with fireworks, sky lanterns, and certain ammunition all banned as officials warn this fire season has already caused significant loss.