Lane County Planning Director Discusses HB 2289

ByTom Atkinson July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

On Tuesday, Lane County Planning Director Amber Bell provided an overview of HB 2289 to the Board of County Commissioners.

Watch the video below for a high-level overview of how HB 2289 simplifies the rebuilding process for many fire survivors by eliminating the need for land use applications.

You can read the overview in the board packet as well at https://bit.ly/3raulhA.

You can also find more information about HB 2289 at www.mckenzierebuilds.org/rebuilding.

Survey – Have Your Say on the New O’Brien Memorial Library – Complete Before Aug 8th

ByTom Atkinson August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

What would you like to see at our rebuilt O’Brien Memorial Library? The Library Board of Directors is seeking your input through a brief online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OBrienMemorialLibrarySurvey5 Please respond by Sunday, August 8. If you would prefer a paper copy, you can visit the Library and pick one up during regular hours. Thank you!

Community | Environment | Forest | Long Term Recovery | Replanting

Lane County Small Woodlands Association Seedling Sale 2021

ByTom Atkinson January 16, 2021January 18, 2021

The Oregon Small Woodlands Association is an organization made up of Oregon small woodland owners who practice and believe in: The strength of peer to peer communication between landowners The strength of a unified effort to address legislative and regulatory challenges The strength of partnerships in addressing and solving common problems Our Regular Members own…

Business | Community | Food | McKenzie Recovery | McKenzie Strong

#McKenzieStrong Diaries – Amber And Brian – HoneyPaddle

ByTom Atkinson November 3, 2020November 20, 2020

It was a week before the Holiday Farm Fire when I first met Amber and Brian Jackson. They were making the Honey Paddle delivery rounds and visited my plot of land in Blue River with a quart of the most excellent honey I have ever tasted. Months of careful planning and hard work had produced…

EWEB Commissioners Meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station – June 15th at 6pm

ByTom Atkinson May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

EWEB Commissioners are making plans for the scheduled “Upriver” meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station June 15th at 6pm All Commissioners and the General Manager are planning to attend. Covid-19 constraints will be in effect and there are no snacks or beverages planned. Current agenda topics are: Watershed status and Investments Programs for McKenzie Valley…

Oregon Coronavirus Recovery Resources

ByTom Atkinson August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

Source: Defazio.House.gov For the most up-to-date information on what you should know about the coronavirus, state and local updates, and travel advisories please visit the following websites: General information – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Status in Oregon – Oregon Health Authority Travel information – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Avoid Coronavirus Scams – Federal…

McKenzie River Fire Restoration Shed Build Project

ByTom Atkinson March 18, 2021March 19, 2021

Students from McKenzie School District will begin working with the Blue River Community to build replacement sheds for those who lost a structure in the devastating Summer 2020 McKenzie River Area fires. These 8’ X 8’ sheds will be assembled from kits at the school and, upon completion, will be delivered to respective home owners…

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