State contractors continue to remove hazard trees in the fire area. Recently, two large trees were removed using a helicopter. A portion of each tree was left behind to serve as a nesting site for osprey.
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Lane Electric statement – 9/12/20 As a reminder, power flows from BPA through substations and then progressively down the lines to our homes. So, the first thing to assess was our one and only substation in the area to make sure we were ready to receive power from BPA. This substation is located to the…
Source: EugeneCascadesCoast.org Visit this article on the EugeneCascadesCoast.org site to see how you can take a volunteer holiday this summer to help wildfire affected areas recover while also getting out in the glorious McKenzie River Valley! We are so grateful for the fearless work of fire crews, the dedication of volunteers, the support of communities…
Forest landowners in 13 Oregon counties can now apply for aid to address wildfire damages The following news release of interest to non-industrial forest landowners was sent earlier today from the USDA. TUALATIN, Ore. — Nonindustrial private forest landowners in 13 Oregon counties hit hard by wildfires have until the end of the year to…
As one part of Oregon’s statewide wildfire recovery effort, work is underway in your community in the Holiday Farm Fire area to remove hazard trees adjacent to or near the OR 126 McKenzie Highway. This work is performed by state contract crews and the Oregon Debris Management Task Force (DMTF). The DMTF is working closely…
As we approach the end of another turbulent year and our communities move into recovery and rebuilding mode the McKenzie CDC is taking stock of our efforts going forwards and evaluating how we can best help and support the McKenzie valley in 2022. With Covid-19 still limiting in-person gatherings and the type of on-the-ground, face-to-face…
