McKenzie Recovery

Disaster Case Managers Available to Help

ByTom Atkinson April 11, 2022April 11, 2022

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County Disaster Case Managers Available to Help Disaster case managers work closely with a survivor to create a plan to achieve their goals in recovery after a disaster. A Disaster Case Manager (DCM) can help with: Connecting to community resources such as interim and permanent housing, household supplies, counseling, food and medical….

Blue River Revitalization

ByTom Atkinson April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

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…

The McKenzie CDC Wants Your Feedback – Website Survey

ByTom Atkinson November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

As we approach the end of another turbulent year and our communities move into recovery and rebuilding mode the McKenzie CDC is taking stock of our efforts going forwards and evaluating how we can best help and support the McKenzie valley in 2022. With Covid-19 still limiting in-person gatherings and the type of on-the-ground, face-to-face…

Long Term Recovery Group Announcement

ByTom Atkinson September 25, 2021September 24, 2021

LTRG welcomes new executive director The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group announced the hire of Devin Thompson as the Group’s new executive director. The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) is made up of representatives from faith-based, non-profit, government, business and other organizations working to assist people and families as they recover from the Holiday…

Pure Water Partners Update

ByTom Atkinson September 23, 2021September 24, 2021

As soon as it was safe to enter the fire-impacted area, EWEB, McKenzie Watershed Council, McKenzie River Trust, the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District and other members of Pure Water Partners banded together to work with landowners to keep toxic ash and other hazardous materials from entering the river. There were a number…

Governor Proclaims Sept. 7 as a Day of Remembrance

ByTom Atkinson September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Governor Kate Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Historic Labor Day Wildfires in Oregon Governor proclaims Sept. 7 as a day of remembrance; calls on Oregonians to honor with action (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown proclaimed today to be a day of remembrance and issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the historic 2020 Labor…

Replacement History Highway Signs Find Temporary Home at the Track

ByTom Atkinson September 1, 2021September 1, 2021

We lost quite a few History Highway signs in the wildfire and efforts to replace them have been underway for a while. Last week all seven newly printed signs were delivered and are temporarily hanging on the fence at the McKenzie Community Track until they can be reinstalled as close to their original position on…

Our HFF Anniversary Tribute

ByTom Atkinson August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Monday September 7th 2020 On this day a year ago our lives were forever changed. We must remember those who have lost so much and honor those who risked their lives and fought to keep the flames at bay. We share with the community stories of heroism and hope to help in the healing process…

$4.7 Million Granted to Communities Impacted by Fires

ByTom Atkinson August 19, 2021August 20, 2021

Source: McKenzieRiverReflectionsNewspaper.com McKenzie Valley projects receive $1/2 million The 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund, a collaborative effort led by the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) in partnership with Meyer Memorial Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, and American Red Cross, announced today $4,439,256 in grants to support 40 organizations throughout the eight Oregon counties ravaged by fires. Locally…

Wildfire Recovery Funding is a Huge Win for the McKenzie Community

ByTom Atkinson July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

“The funding is a huge win for the work we’ve been doing. It is literally the largest fundraising win we have ever got.” Chris LaVoie, Director, McKenzie Community Development Corporation and McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce It is with great joy that we are able to share some fantastic news this week, reminding us that…