Rebuilding

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!…

USDA Seeks Applications to Help Build and Repair Household Water Systems in Rural Communities

ByTom Atkinson June 5, 2021June 4, 2021

Source: USDA.gov Agency Expands the Eligible Use of Funds to Include Septic Systems to Help Rural America Build Back Better WASHINGTON, June 4, 2021 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is seeking applications for grants from qualified organizations to create loans to help rural homeowners finance household water systems….

Post Office Grand Opening

ByTom Atkinson May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

The new Blue River Post Office has been up and running for a couple of weeks but it will finally get the grand opening ceremony it deserves on Wednesday, June 2nd. At 11am there will be a ribbon-cutting and we expect a few famous faces to be there but can’t confirm that so you will…

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

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…

Deadline to Rebuild Non-Conforming Use Structures Extended to Sept. 25, 2025!

ByTom Atkinson May 10, 2021May 12, 2021

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have an important update regarding NON-CONFORMING USE properties/structures. Senate Bill 405 has been approved by the Oregon Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. The bill extends the deadline to rebuild non-conforming use structures to Sept. 25, 2025. State law had previously only allowed 12 months for property owners to rebuild….

Virtual Q&A Sessions with Lane County Land Management

ByTom Atkinson May 7, 2021May 6, 2021

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have two upcoming virtual Q&A sessions with Lane County Land Management. We will be able provide information and answer questions about the land use and building permit process for Holiday Farm Fire survivors. SESSION 1 WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2868653739440229643 SESSION 2…

McKenzie Rebuilds: Q&A with Lane County Land Management

ByTom Atkinson April 21, 2021April 21, 2021