Lane County will be replacing the roof of the Goodpasture Covered Bridge beginning in August. The bridge sustained damage in the most recent ice storm and the federal funding to support repairs is now available. The bridge will be closed on August 9, August 10 and August 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. so…
It is cool and wet here in Blue River today and the forecast promises more welcome rain over the next few days. To keep track of the wet weather check out Oregon Emergency Management’s excellent real-time, interactive weather map here links also in their Facebook post below. Enjoy the cool and wet while it lasts…
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…
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….
The State’s Debris Management Task Force published an article earlier this month to share more information about how the hazard tree marking and removal process works. Distinct, separate duties between those marking the trees and those who remove them helps ensure accountability and quality. The arborist/forester assessment and evaluation process happen separately from the tree…
Lane County Public Works’ Bridge Crew will be replacing damaged deck boards on Goodpasture Covered Bridge from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting next Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6. The bridge will remain open, but drivers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes. Replacing the damaged boards is necessary due to the…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org DURING THE WEEK OF April 12 YOU MAY SEE TREE FALLERS WORKING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AROUND MILEPOST 31, NEAR BEN 7 KAY DORRIS STATE PARK, AND AROUND MILEPOST 44-47. Weather conditions or other issues may cause changes. Travelers are advised to stay alert near crews and follow traffic directions carefully. Expect traffic delays on weekdays and…
Source: debriscleanupnews.com Oregon is a biologically diverse state, rich in both environmental and cultural resources, and we’re doing our part to preserve these valuable assets. The Debris Management Task Force is hard at work protecting the areas impacted by wildfires including keeping ash and debris out of watersheds to preserve our water quality. The State…
Hear from a certified arborist. The Debris Management Task Force prioritizes safety and tree health when assessing hazard trees. To manage this balance, arborists working with our task force crews are certified. Think of an arborist as a tree surgeon who is a professional both educated and experienced in the practice of arboriculture, which is…
As one part of Oregon’s statewide wildfire recovery effort, work is underway in your community in the Holiday Farm Fire area to remove hazard trees adjacent to or near the OR 126 McKenzie Highway. This work is performed by state contract crews and the Oregon Debris Management Task Force (DMTF). The DMTF is working closely…