McKenzie Rebuilds Update 28th Jan. 2021


With many fraudulent fundraisers and GoFundMes popping up on social media it is vital you check that you are donating to a legitimate and worthy cause. To ensure a charity or group calling for donations in the wake of the fires is correctly registered you can easily search the Oregon DOJ’s Charitable Activities database here….
Sean Davis Sean picked up perishables for the relief center yesterday from the Episcopal Church in sisters. Items to be unloaded at Blue River Relief Center. Alyssa Brownlee People are now connecting with caseworkers for housing and it feels like this will be a good model going forward. Alyssa will continue to work on housing…
On Tuesday, Lane County Planning Director Amber Bell provided an overview of HB 2289 to the Board of County Commissioners. Watch the video below for a high-level overview of how HB 2289 simplifies the rebuilding process for many fire survivors by eliminating the need for land use applications. You can read the overview in the…
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…
Source: RegisterGuard.com By Adam Duvernay Residents rebuilding after the Holiday Farm Fire soon will have a place to borrow chainsaws and other tools thanks to a timber and agriculture worker advocacy group. Timber Unity, a natural resources industries activism organization, has donated funds and tools for the beginning of a lending library in Blue River…