Cleanup

Future Build Project – Sheds for Survivors Documentary

ByTom Atkinson June 10, 2021June 11, 2021

Today Lane Education Service District shared this amazing short documentary film created by Lane County high school students. The piece tells the incredible story behind the Future Build project where students, volunteers, and agencies came together to bring hope to the survivors of the Holiday Farm Fire in the McKenzie River Valley. #FutureBuild #LaneESD #CTEworks!…

Independent Arborist Completes Review of State Hazard Tree Removal Program

ByTom Atkinson June 7, 2021June 8, 2021

An independent arborist has reviewed Oregon’s hazard tree removal program and found a sound operation underway, plus provided helpful context for future work Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force on June 7, 2021 (Link) In response to calls for an investigation and as part of the unprecedented effort to remove fire-damaged…

Arborists Tackle 230-foot Hazard Trees Along Highway 126

ByTom Atkinson June 4, 2021June 3, 2021

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. Wtch the video below or visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQPyt5B-BFI

Forest Glen park Now Open

ByTom Atkinson May 26, 2021May 27, 2021

Lane County’s Forest Glen Park in Blue River is open after hazard tree removal and cleanup was completed by the Debris Management Task Force in partnership with Lane County Parks. Residents should continue to avoid closed parks and boat ramps in the fire area. Crews are working to make these spaces safe. State and federal…

Virtual Land Management Q&A Tonight

ByTom Atkinson May 26, 2021May 27, 2021

It’s not too late to register for the upcoming virtual Q&A session with Lane County Land Management. WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5624422404298028555 You must register to participate. A recording will be made available the following day at https://vimeo.com/showcase/7923470. You will be asked to submit questions…

Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update

ByTom Atkinson May 24, 2021May 27, 2021

Source: Oregon.gov Community air monitoring Community air monitoring is set to begin in the Holiday Farm fire area. This monitoring is in addition to the dust control and air quality monitoring that has been part of the cleanup process at each ash and debris removal site. Protecting air quality is a priority for all fire-affected sites….

May 26 – Q&A session with Lane County Land Management

ByTom Atkinson May 20, 2021May 19, 2021

State-Led Cleanup Update + ROE Deadline is June 1st

ByTom Atkinson May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Debris removal and hazard tree operations are nearly 40 percent complete and crews continue to make significant progress. Hazard tree marking and tagging continues between mileposts 30-36 and 40-43. Hazard tree removal is underway at mileposts 33-35 and at local and county parks—including at Blue River Park—to help these areas reopen sooner. The…

CDC Community Organizers Making a Difference on the Ground

ByTom Atkinson May 16, 2021May 16, 2021

Charitable grants and generous donations have enabled The McKenzie CDC to hire a full-time Resource Coordinator and two Community Organizers to actively support survivors on the ground. Having a presence directly within our community means the CDC can quickly identify needs and make an impact where larger county and state-wide organizations might be out of…

One Dime at a Time – The Bottle Boys are Community Heros!

ByTom Atkinson May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Our very own Blue River Bottle Boys have so far raised well over $10k for community organizations recovering from the Holiday Farm Fire and are still out there collecting and sorting cans and bottles. Hats off to Monty Wilson and Pete Petty for showing us how it’s done! The indomitable team was recently recognized, for…