McKenzie Firewise Public Meeting

ByTom Atkinson June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

Last night was the McKenzie Firewise public meeting and by all accounts, it was both robust and constructive. Below is a video, the planned next steps, the slides from the meeting, and here is a link to the Interest Form for those interested in board membership, landowner participation, and/or volunteering to help with the community-wide assessment.

Next Steps

Summer 2021

● Assemble a board

● Conduct community assessments

Fall 2021

● Wildfire Risk Assessment by ODF

● Board develops Action Plan

Winter 2021 – Spring 2022

● Complete work + log hours

● If requirements are met, certification

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Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

ByTom Atkinson May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

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#McKenzieStrong – Virtual Tour Videos

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Can Do Spirit

ByTom Atkinson July 2, 2021July 1, 2021

Source: EugeneWeekly.com By Henry Houston Claim 52 is raising money to support McKenzie River watershed recovery The McKenzie River is Eugene’s only water source. Without it, the area’s breweries would be missing a vital ingredient to their beverages. Claim 52 is creating a special beer that supports McKenzie River Trust’s efforts to restore the McKenzie…

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