March 23, 2023 3:20 a.m.

The Bureau of Land Management has about $3 million in funding available for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across western Oregon.

A release said BLM encourages individuals, organizations, and local governments to submit funding applications for consideration.

Project funding is available through Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act. Proposed projects should restore land health, improve water quality, or maintain existing infrastructure. Projects must benefit Oregon and California Grant lands and resources. O&C lands are located in the 18 western Oregon counties, including Douglas.

BLM Roseburg District Manager Heather Whitman said, “Title II founds are used to make investments in public lands and create employment opportunities”. Whitman said, “These projects are vital because they improve cooperative relationships among the people that use and care for public funds”.

BLM officials encourage applicants to discuss their project proposals with them prior to submission. For the Roseburg district, call 541-6186181 or email: cbresline@blm.gov.

Application forms, criteria and instructions are available through: https://www.grants.gov/ Applications are due by May 15th.