Watershed

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….

Firewise Community Meeting Monday June 7th 5:30pm

ByTom Atkinson June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Please join us to learn about Firewise and discuss McKenzie Firewise community boundaries! Several local partners, including Pure Water Partners, Oregon Department of Forestry, McKenzie Fire, and Upper McKenzie Fire, are working together to explore the development of McKenzie Firewise communities. Becoming a certified Firewise Community is an effort by the National Fire Protection Association…

EWEB Commissioners Meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station – June 15th at 6pm

ByTom Atkinson May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

EWEB Commissioners are making plans for the scheduled “Upriver” meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station June 15th at 6pm All Commissioners and the General Manager are planning to attend. Covid-19 constraints will be in effect and there are no snacks or beverages planned. Current agenda topics are: Watershed status and Investments Programs for McKenzie Valley…

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…

EWEB Introduces Program to Fund Wildfire Restoration in the McKenzie Watershed

ByTom Atkinson April 27, 2021April 26, 2021

Source: EWEB.org As we have for decades, EWEB is taking a leadership role in protecting the McKenzie River, our community’s source of drinking water. Work to protect drinking water quality began as soon as we could safely enter fire-impacted areas and restoration efforts continue to support long-term recovery. Working with our Pure Water Partners, including…

Cleanup | Environment | Forest Service | Holiday Farm Fire | Watershed

Strube Flats No Longer Accepting Yard Debris

ByTom Atkinson January 25, 2021

An update from the Willamette National Forest: Strube Flats on the McKenzie River Ranger District will no longer be accepting organic yard debris for disposal beginning Jan. 15, 2021. This service was temporary in nature and was set up to benefit community cleanup efforts after the Holiday Farm Fire. The area will be used to…

Astor: Hope from the Holiday Farm Fire

ByTom Atkinson January 17, 2021January 17, 2021

Source: RegisterGuard.com By Amanda Astor Last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol Building was a travesty. The extent to which we have forgotten our humanity and dehumanized our neighbors by treating them as ideas rather than fellow humans is horrific. It is amazing how such division and tragedy overshadows the strength and community that has actually been found over the past year. In…

Environment | McKenzie Recovery | Watershed

Webinar – Reforestation Considerations After Wildfire

ByTom Atkinson October 20, 2020October 22, 2020

Source: OregonState.edu/fire-program Thursday, October 22, 3:00 – 5:00 PM This webinar will cover key considerations in reforestation following wildfire including legal requirements, planting vs. natural regeneration, site preparation, selecting and finding seedlings, tree planting, and post-planting care. Agency partners will be on hand to discuss technical/financial assistance available to landowners for post-fire reforestation. Presenters: Glenn…