About the BLM

Background

East Face of Steens Mountain the BLM's Burns District. Photo by Mary Emerick.

The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for some of the most beautiful landscapes in the West, including forests and rangelands, beaches, and mountains across more than 15 million acres in Oregon and over 400,000 acres in Washington. These Public Lands include more than 800 miles of wild and scenic rivers, hundreds of camping,hiking, fishing, and hunting opportunities and a landscape of varied plants and ecosystems for you to simply go explore. To learn more about our program in the Northwest we invite you to first explore our website and then go explore your Public Lands. more>>>

Mission

The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Oregon and Washington, the BLM provides innovative leadership in managing natural resources of the Pacific Northwest.

We are committed to functioning with technical excellence, fiscal responsibility, and human sensitivity in fulfilling the following objectives:

Instilling a stewardship ethic for conservation and prudent use of the land and its resources
Promoting public partnerships and global policies which sustain health and diversity of the ecosystems
Fostering social and economic responsibility in the use and management of lands and resources
Making a positive difference with our natural and human resources
Creating a diverse workforce which contributes to individual growth while serving our mission

BLM Facts

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Our brand new illustrated almanac for public lands in Oregon and Washington is BLM Facts!

Would you like to take a thrilling rafting trip down 400 miles of wild and scenic rivers? (p. 45)
How about capturing breathtaking photos of the 5,000 different species found in the Pacific Northwest? (p. 38)
Or plan your next vacation with our recreation map highlighting the BLM’s 8 million visits each year? (p. 44)
Learn how you can do all these and more in BLM Facts!

Read your copy at the BLM Facts page.

Northwest Passage

NW Passage Issue 3

Northwest Passage, the Bureau of Land Management Magazine for Oregon & Washington, delivers breathtaking photos of the Pacific Northwest alongside compelling and humorous articles on the latest environmental actions, news, policies, and technologies.

With a highly visual style and glossy newsstand appearance, Northwest Passage connects with a wide audience of active readership from the BLM's own staff and retirees to local government, media, and the people who live, explore, and travel on our spectacular public lands in Oregon & Washington.