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About BMNRI (1990-2000)

Where is the Blue Mountains Natural Resources Institute?

The Institute's sphere of influence extends to more than 19 million acres; over half of the acreage is publicly owned, and about 1 million acres is wilderness. The geographic area includes the southeastern Washington counties of Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, and Walla Walla; and in eastern Oregon, the counties of Union, Wallowa, Umatilla, Grant, Baker, Morrow, Crook, Wheeler, and portions of Malheur and Harney Counties.

The BMNRI, formed in 1990, is a cooperative venture among federal, state, and local agencies, private companies, universities, and other interested groups. Its purpose is to conduct research, develop and demonstrate technologies to land managers, landowners, and the general public and to facilitate cooperation in resolving critical resource issues.

The main office of BMNRI is located in La Grande, Oregon, at the PNW Forestry and Range Sciences Lab, 1401 Gekeler Lane, La Grande, OR 97850. Phone: 541-962-6525, Fax: 541-962-6504.

In its work, the Institute emphasizes landscape perspectives in dealing with Blue Mountains natural resource issues and seeks ways to manage for sustainable ecosystems. The BMNRI seeks to promote sound resource management and economically healthy communities through research, technology development, and demonstration, and by facilitating communication and cooperation among the various constituencies concerned about the Blue Mountains. Any group may become involved.

US Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station, Blue Mountains National Resources Institute
Last Modified: Wednesday, 16 July 2008 at 16:56:11 EDT