State of Oregon Fires and Hotspots Dashboard

ByTom Atkinson July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

There are 22 active wildfires in the North West that have burned nearly half a million acres so far in 2021.

With this summer shaping up to break records for wildfires it pays to be informed. This Fire & Hotspot dashboard is an amazing resource featuring live updates covering Oregon and neighbouring states plus the tabs at the bottom of the map offer even more info.

Check it out here.

MCDC Quilt Raffle!

ByTom Atkinson December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

This is an opportunity to show your support to a local organization that looks after the communities of the McKenzie Valley, which has been badly affected by the devastating wildfires last year. This beautiful piece was lovingly hand-sewn over hundreds of hours by three talented friends who have collaborated to create this unique quilt featuring…

Home Share Oregon

ByTom Atkinson March 11, 2022March 22, 2022

Home Share Oregon is a 501c3 organization designed to prevent the rising number of homeless Oregonians. They help homeowners keep their homes and reduce mortgage burdens while creating more affordable rental units through our hybrid, online home-sharing program. Home Share Oregon functions on the premise that owner-occupied homes with an available spare bedroom constitute underutilized housing…

Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery

ByTom Atkinson May 6, 2021May 5, 2021

Source: UOregon.edu Zoom webinar • Tuesday, May 18, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PST. You are invited to join an informational webinar, Economic Recovery, in the Voices of Innovation and Impact speaker series from the Office of the Provost on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. PST. REGISTER NOW As the country begins…

Hazard Tree Removal Update

ByTom Atkinson April 29, 2021April 28, 2021

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…

The McKenzie Valley is Building Back Better and Stronger

ByTom Atkinson September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

OSU ‘After the Fire’ Webinar & Resources

ByTom Atkinson June 18, 2021June 19, 2021

Over 700 people attended the After the fire webinar hosted by Oregon State University, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension’s Fire Programon June 16, 2021. If you were not able to join us, please watch the recording on our YouTube below: This webinar focused on factors authorities are using to determine when it is safe to return, what to…

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