BLM Issues Decision Record Approving Project

On February 24, 2026, the BLM signed the final Categorical Exclusion and Decision Record for the Battle Creek and Guyon Springs Mule Deer Habitat Restoration Project. Public comment responses are in an Appendix to the Decision Record. 

The 30-day appeal period for this project will begin when the BLM notifies the public via an online new release that the decision is available (43 CFR § 4.403 (c)(2)(iii)) on the Oregon/Washington Public Input and Actions webpage: https://www.blm.gov/public-input-actions?region[]=26

See the “documents” page for the Categorical Exclusion, Decision Record, and Appeal form 1842-001.     

BLM Closes Comment Period for Battle Creek

The comment period for this project is closed. The BLM will consider the comments before reaching a final decision. 

Categorical Exclusion available for 30-day comment period 

On December 10, 2025, the BLM posted the draft categorical exclusion for public comment. The 30-day comment period will begin today (December 10, 2025) and end on January 9, 2025. To review project information please see the "Documents" tab and the "Maps" tab to the left. Comments may be submitted via U.S. mail or email, using the information below. 

U.S. Mail:        ATTN: Rob Fore    

    BLM Prineville District Office

    3050 NE Third Street Prineville, OR 97754

Email:              [email protected] 

Comments are most useful if they are specific to certain areas or actions, provide additional information about the project area, or identify issues or concerns with the proposal.