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Campfires banned in state parks, state-managed forestland east of I5 effective Thursday, July 22
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Campfires banned in state parks, state-managed forestland east of I5 effective Thursday, July 22

ByTom Atkinson

Source: ODFFire.com Salem, Ore — Due to fire danger and limited firefighting resources across the western U.S., effective Thursday, July 22 no campfires will be allowed in state parks and in state-managed forests east of Interstate 5, even in designated campfire areas. This includes charcoal fires, cooking fires, warming fires, charcoal briquettes, pellet grills, candles,…

Rainbow Water District Shares Emergency Preparedness Tools From Lane County
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Rainbow Water District Shares Emergency Preparedness Tools From Lane County

ByTom Atkinson

If you get your water bill from Rainbow Water District by email you might well have received these excellent fire preparedness documents but here they are if you didn’t!

Fire Restoration Grant
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Fire Restoration Grant

ByTom Atkinson

Lane Workforce Partnership is issuing an open application for Fire Restoration and Recovery Projects.  Public Government and non-profit organizations are eligible applicants.  The Dislocated Worker Grant, project criteria, and the attached application will be discussed during the kick off meeting scheduled for this Wednesday.  Purpose and Background Information:The State of Oregon has been awarded National…

FEMA Awards ODOT Over $34 Million for Debris Removal in Wildfire Affected Counties
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FEMA Awards ODOT Over $34 Million for Debris Removal in Wildfire Affected Counties

ByTom Atkinson

Salem, Ore. – FEMA has approved $34,488,250 for the State of Oregon to defray the costs of debris removal throughout Douglas, Jackson, Lane, Lincoln and Marion counties from 2020’s devastating wildfires under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA). FEMA funds will reimburse the Oregon Department of Transportation for the collection, removal and disposal of debris from destroyed structures throughout…

McKenzie School District Needs Your Feedback on Internet Access
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McKenzie School District Needs Your Feedback on Internet Access

ByTom Atkinson

McKenzie School District recently won a Project OVERCOME grant that aims to rebuild and improve internet services in the region. As part of the grant, researchers are looking to understand the positive benefits that better Internet services can have. McKenzie residents are being asked to take a short online survey to help McKenzie School District understand your interest in internet…

May 26 – Q&A session with Lane County Land Management
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May 26 – Q&A session with Lane County Land Management

ByTom Atkinson

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…