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Updates to Cleanup Progress Tracking Tools
As of last week, it is estimated that debris removal for the Holiday Farm Fire is 80 percent complete and hazard tree removal is 70 percent complete. Recently, the Debris Management Task Force made changes to the way it collects and presents data as it learns more about on-the-ground realities in the field. Updates will…
Merkley, Wyden, DeFazio Continue Push For Federal Wildfire Recovery Resources
Merkley, Wyden, DeFazio Continue Push to Ensure That Every Affected Oregonian Receives Federal Wildfire Recovery Resources Lawmakers: “It is imperative to ensure that the remaining wildfire survivors who desperately need federal aid receive it as quickly as possible” Contact: Sara Hottman (Merkley) – 503-326-3386 Contact: Hank Stern (Wyden) – 503-326-7539 Contact: Beth Schoenbach (DeFazio) – 202-591-6277 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S….
Fire Aware, Fire Prepared – Wildfire Wednesdays
Are you ready for the next wildfire season? The first session begins March 17 with “It takes a village.” We are excited to introduce the Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. program! In this particular webinar, “It takes a village,” we’ll talk about the wildfire problem and discuss risk. We’ll also talk about resources and a plan…
McKenzie CDC Welcomes New Managing Director
Lisa Mattes-McCreary officially joined the McKenzie Community Development Corporation this week. She brings a wealth of experience to the newly created role of Managing Director, including 12 years as District Manager and 26 years as a development professional in the fields of forestry and business at Oregon State University and the University of Montana. Originally…
Rain for the McKenzie Valley
It is cool and wet here in Blue River today and the forecast promises more welcome rain over the next few days. To keep track of the wet weather check out Oregon Emergency Management’s excellent real-time, interactive weather map here links also in their Facebook post below. Enjoy the cool and wet while it lasts…
Donate to Help McKenzie Valley Communities this #GivingTuesday
Give to The McKenzie CDC on #GivingTuesday, November 30th to help the communities of the McKenzie River valley recover from the devastating 2020 wildfires. #GivingTuesday is a day dedicated to generosity and giving. It occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. It’s a day to acknowledge the power of giving, volunteerism, and…
