U.S. Forest Service - Umatilla National Forest

06/02/2026

We’re looking forward to the ongoing public engagement at the meetings this week and next week regarding Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision. Tonight's meeting in Pendleton is at the Vert Clubroom, 480 SW Dorion Ave. The Vert is located near the Pendleton Public Library, with the door located on the SW 4th Street side on the lower floors.

This meeting will take place from 5-8pm, with doors opening at 4:30pm.

05/28/2026

Just a reminder for next week, the Forest Service is hosting a series of public meetings to discuss the Blue Mountains Forest Plan Revision.

These meetings will allow the public to learn about and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

The public meetings are planned for the first two weeks of June and will be offered in person and virtually to ensure the public has ample opportunity to engage.

🌲There has been one slight change to the location for the Heppner June 1 meeting, it will now be held across the street at the Heppner Ranger District Office. See the revised schedule for the address.

A detailed schedule is available on the Forest Service website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/planning/public-engagement-and-participation

05/28/2026

Come join the fun at the Free Fishing Day! 🐟

Pomeroy Ranger District in partnership with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting free fishing days. June 6 will be at West Evans Pond and June 7 at Rainbow Lake from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days.

There will be free fishing, prizes for tagged fish, largest and smallest fish caught, a fish cleaning station, along with extra poles and reels available and LOTS OF FUN!

Area closures, catch limits and all other regulations still apply.

For more information call Pomeroy Ranger District at 509-843-1891.

05/27/2026

The North Fork John Day Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest is hosting a public field trip to the Battle Bruin Integrated Vegetation Management Project on June 23 to introduce and seek public input on the project.

Interested participants are invited to meet at the North Fork John Day Ranger Station, 401 Main Street Ukiah, OR, at 8:30 a.m., with an expected return to Ukiah by 4:00 p.m.

To RSVP, please contact the North Fork John Day Ranger District at 541-620-4125, or email Ardin Simpson, District Ranger, at [email protected]. Please provide your organization affiliation, if any, and the number of people and vehicles in your party.

Lunch will not be provided, so we ask attendees to please bring your own food and water.

To learn more about the field trip, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/newsroom/releases/north-fork-john-day-ranger-district-host-field-trip-battle-bruin

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Forest Service offices will be closed today in observance of the federal holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment.

Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your big backyard!

05/21/2026

The Forest Service will host a series of public meetings to discuss the proposed amendments to the Blue Mountains Forest Plan.

These meetings will allow the public to learn about and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

The public meetings are planned for the first two weeks of June and will be offered in person and virtually to ensure the public has ample opportunity to engage. A detailed schedule is available on the Forest Service website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/planning/public-engagement-and-participation

05/19/2026

The flood repair work on Forest Service Road (FSR) 4712 located on the Pomeroy Ranger District continues, but the temporary road closure has been extended to June 5 in order to complete the flood repairs.

During that time, the following sites will be temporarily closed for public safety due to the presence and operation of heavy equipment and large vehicles.
• Ladybug Campground
• Tucannon Trailhead
• FSR 4713 Rock Pit

The temporary closure maps are available on the Forest website and at any Forest office while the project is active. Temporary closure signs are posted along the road.

We ask visitors to use caution and remain alert when traveling throughout the forest as conditions are dynamic.
Additional information about the Umatilla National Forest is available at www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla

05/18/2026

The Umatilla National Forest is continuing flood-recovery work this year with new repairs on Forest Service Roads (FSR) 47, 32, and 54, along with replacing the Little Tucannon bridge.

These routes that were damaged during the 2020 flood and partially repaired after initial emergency work.

As each project begins, the Forest will share updates on temporary closures, timelines and other details on our website and at District Ranger offices. Signs will also be posted at work sites.

Learn more about planned repairs on these roads at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/newsroom/releases/umatilla-national-forest-continues-road-repairs