Volunteers needed to improve Oregon and Washington’s natural spaces on Sept. 27 (Photo)Bureau of Land Management Ore. & Wash. - 09/17/25 1:42 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. — Get outside with your community while improving the natural beauty of Oregon and Washington’s public lands! On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Bureau of Land Management will be restoring hiking trails, pulling weeds at pollinator gardens, picking up trash on the beach, and enhancing natural habitats with the help of National Public Lands Day volunteers.
Held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day has helped volunteers restore America’s public lands since 1994.
Last year, the Bureau of Land Management hosted 132 events across the country. Over 9,000 volunteers got outside, contributing over 54,000 hours of service worth over $1.6 million towards the improvement of their favorite natural places.
“National Public Lands Day is one of our most important events,” said Morgan Rubanow, BLM Oregon/Washington volunteer program specialist. “Each year, volunteers leave these natural spaces healthier and more beautiful, all while getting outside and enjoying the great outdoors.”
At NPLD events, the BLM provides volunteers with tools, safety gear, and materials needed for each project.
Ready to get involved? Find a few of the events held in Oregon and Washington this year below:
- Pick up trash and remove vegetation at the Steward Pond Disc Golf Course in Eugene, Ore.
- Beautify the beaches at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Ore.
- Restore habitats and remove fences in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument near Ashland, Ore.
- Improve trails at the Fishtrap Recreation Area in Sprague, Wash.
- Remove weeds from the pollinator gardens in the Wood River Wetlands near Klamath Falls, Ore.
- And many more!
Learn more and find the full list of NPLD events at blm.gov/national-public-lands-day.
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The BLM manages roughly 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Clarkston School District - 09/17/25 9:41 AM
Clarkston, WA – Clarkston School District is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified health care organization to establish and operate a School-Based Health Center (SBHC) on the Clarkston High School campus.
The SBHC will provide preventative and primary health care services to Clarkston students, with a strong focus on mental and behavioral health. The initiative is designed to reduce barriers to care, increase access for underserved youth, and support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Through state and local grants, Clarkston School District has secured funding to construct the facility and is now seeking a health care partner to operate the center. Minimum service requirements include 10 hours per week of physical health care, 10 hours per week of mental and behavioral health care, and 15 hours per week of care coordination.
Interested health care organizations must submit proposals by 4:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 17, 2025. Complete RFP details, including application requirements, are available on the district’s website: www.csdk12.org/page/school-based-health-center
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U.S. Attorney's Office - Eastern Dist. of Wash. - 09/15/25 2:30 PM
Press Release from the United States Attorney's Office, EDWA
Bureau of Land Management Ore. & Wash. - 09/12/25 8:16 AM
PORTLAND, Ore – The Bureau of Land Management will offer six timber sales in September, totalling 39.7 million board feet to be harvested from 3,470 public acres across western Oregon. Timber produced by these sales will provide critical supplies for construction and other industries, and support jobs across local economies.
“Timber harvested from public lands provides essential benefits to our nation, from supporting rural economies and local jobs to ensuring a strong domestic timber supply,” said BLM OR/WA State Director Barry Bushue. “At the same time, timber production plays a vital role in forest health and wildfire risk reduction that protects communities and saves lives.”
The Lakeview District will offer the Clover Butte timber sale (4.8 million board feet, 1,103 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17 at the Lakeview District Office, 2795 Anderson Avenue, Bldg. #25, Klamath Falls.
The Medford District will offer four sales:
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Holcomb Hollow Salvage & Hazard timber sale (5.6 million board feet, 679 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
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Chopper Styx Salvage & Hazard timber sale (5.2 million board feet, 437 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
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Take A Chance timber sale (10.6 million board feet, 383 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
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Apple Saws Salvage & Hazard timber sale (6.6 million board feet, 629 acres). The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 9 a.m. on Sept. 25 at the Medford District Office, 3040 Biddle Rd, Medford.
The Roseburg District will offer the Prince Butte timber sale (6.9 million board feet, 239 public acres) near Oakland in Douglas County. The BLM will accept written and oral bids at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23, at the Roseburg District Office, 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg.
In western Oregon, the BLM manages 2.4 million acres of some of the most productive forests in the world, and is committed to supplying a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply of timber. BLM forestry supports economic security, reduces risks from wildfire, conserves fish and wildlife habitat, and decreases costs of energy production. Local communities rely on jobs that come from BLM forests, and timber from public land feeds local industry.
Each year, sales managed by the BLM’s forestry program in Oregon and Washington support approximately 2,000 local jobs and generate more than $1 billion for local economies. Revenue from timber sold on O&C lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties. This funding provides local communities with the means to construct new county buildings; develop fairgrounds and museums; support libraries, schools, and jails; and build flood-control dams and reservoirs.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.