Environment

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…

Senate Bill 745 Passes Unanimously to the House Floor

ByTom Atkinson May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Update 19th May Senate Bill 745 (full details below) has passed out of committee and onto the House Floor for further consideration! This a great step forwards for our fire-ravaged communities. We Need Your Voices NOW to Help Pass Senate Bill 745! Visit the link below to view the legislative history of Senate Bill 745…

McKenzie Fire & Rescue – RV Fire Safety Advice

ByTom Atkinson May 17, 2021May 18, 2021

This summer heatwave promises to be as bad or worse than 2020 so for those of us in trailers fire safety precautions are a must. McKenzie Fire & Rescue have shared these flyers from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office to help keep us focused on safety first.

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…

Rebuilding & Reimagining a Community Space

ByTom Atkinson May 13, 2021May 14, 2021

**Please note: At this time, the park remains indefinitely closed** However, significant progress has been made in this complex process. For many months the Blue River Park Board has been liaising with multiple agencies to save as many trees as possible while working towards making the park safe again and ensuring we have the best…

Get Involved – House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery – May 21st

ByTom Atkinson May 11, 2021May 12, 2021

We hope you took the opportunity to get your voices heard at the last Public Hearing on May 7th which covered Senate Bill 745 & Blue River’s ability to form a Sanitary District. The next chance for McKenzie River residents to participate in the House Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery is May 21st at 10am….

Apply for a Firewise Grant

ByTom Atkinson May 7, 2021May 6, 2021

Source: VidaCommunityCenter.com Check here if your property qualifies https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=4278705

Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

ByTom Atkinson May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Source: LaneElectric.com Overview A Public Safety Power Shutoff, also called a PSPS, occurs in response to severe weather. We turn off power to help prevent wildfire and keep our community safe. Multiple factors are considered when deciding to turn off your power, and we take the decision very seriously. How a PSPS is Determined: We…

Firewise Grant Incentive Program

ByTom Atkinson May 3, 2021May 4, 2021

Source: LaneCounty.org Program Overview The Firewise Grant Incentive Program is administered by the Lane County Land Management Division’s Long Range Planning and Building programs, with funding provided through Title III of the Federal Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program – Section 601 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The grant program offers…

Wildfire-Impacted Domestic Well Testing

ByTom Atkinson April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Source: Oregon.gov Water Testing Voucher/Reimbursement DEADLINE Fast approaching – open now through May 15th. Vouchers Expire June 7, 2021. If you sustained losses or damage due to wildfires beginning September 7, 2020, you may be eligible for free private well testing. Beginning in February 2021, The Oregon Health Authority will provide vouchers for private or “domestic” water…