Source: Oregon.gov A total of $10.8 million is available from the Oregon Department of Energy for energy efficient rebuilding incentives for residential and commercial structures. Building owners can receive incentives to rebuild to current building code or above code – incorporating these energy efficiency improvements help make buildings more comfortable and support long-term affordability through lower…
Source: Oregon.gov With May being Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will be hosting weekly webinars on several different topics ranging from financial readiness for wildfire to a fascinating look at fire-resistant plants. Home Ignition Thursday, May 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Evacuation Preparedness Thursday, May 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Fire Resistant…
Source: NBC16.com PORTLAND, Ore. — Experts in Oregon say despite recent record rainfall in Portland, it only takes one dry day for a fire to happen. A recent Portland State University study found the devastating 2020 Labor Day wildfires burned more than 800,000 acres combined. Researchers say it’s an example of how wildfires can occur in…
Don’t forget the next Blue River Park redesign public zoom meeting is tomorrow! You are invited to the Blue River Park – Phase 2 Re-design Zoom Meeting on Saturday, April 30th, 10am – 11:30 am Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/blueriverpark2 Zoom Meeting Link: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/9276635286 If you missed Phase 1, this is your chance to give your feedback…
McKenzie River Trust Holds Land for Blue River Community Revitalization By Hannarose McGuinness, First Published by Eugene Weekly As spring makes its way through the valley, oso berry bushes are sprouting up along the riverfront while red-winged blackbirds sing. Although the trees are scorched black at the base, humans and nature are working to restore…
Source: www.sccfd.eventbrite.com Wildfires have hit all the western states and our local Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office has shared news of this useful webinar by the Santa Clara County Fire Department. More info on the webinar is below and a link to the Eventbrite page where you can register to participate. More webinars are planned…
Source: McKenzie Watershed Council After the wildfire devastated the McKenzie Valley the McKenzie Watershed Council and Pure Water Partners have leaped into action, working with multiple partners to begin the long job of restoring the natural splendor of the valley. They recently posted this heartfelt interview with McKenzie resident Sue McAlister of Blue River about…
Lane County and the Oregon Building Codes Division have launched a grant program to help owners of homes and businesses rebuild after the 2020 Oregon wildfires. People who own a home – including manufactured homes – or business that was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 wildfires can receive money for using more fire-resistant methods…
Source: Today.OregonState.edu STORY BY: Steve Lundebergsteve.lundeberg@oregonstate.edu SOURCE: Linnia Hawkinslinnia.hawkins@oregonstate.edu CORVALLIS, Ore. – The likelihood of hot, dry, windy autumn weather that can set the stage for severe fires in California and western Oregon has increased 40% due to human-caused climate change, new computer models show. The study led by Oregon State University’s Linnia Hawkins, which covered…
Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Northern Operations Holiday Farm Fire area (Lane County, McKenzie River area, Highway 126): Ash and debris removal is complete while final close-out activities wrap up; hazard tree removal is 90% complete. Hazard tree work is nearly complete and wrapping up near the Vida area soon. Hazard tree removal work on county-maintained roads is…