Fall prescribed burns planned nearby this week

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.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to implement seasonal prescribed burns in specific locations near Eugene and Springfield as early as Thursday, September 25, if conditions are favorable.

The following locations are included in this fall’s prescribed burn plans, part of BLM’s comprehensive fire management efforts:

  • 12 acres of BLM-administered land near Coburg Hills and Dorena Lake Reservoir
  • 100 acres of BLM-administered portions of the West Eugene Wetlands, in coordination with the Rivers to…

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