Surplus Doug Fir Seedlings Available

ByTom Atkinson February 25, 2022February 25, 2022

ODF Western Lane District has put out a message to let McKenzie residents know that their State Forests Division has approximately 3,000 Douglas fir seedlings available.

If you, your neighbor, or someone you are working for is looking for seedlings contact John Enos at 541-214-0181 for any questions regarding the available seedlings.

Check out the good work our local ODF does via Facebook!

USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Seeking Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Assistance

ByTom Atkinson September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance. This guide follows the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of the American Jobs Plan, which targets investments to support infrastructure in…

Community | Highway 126 | Lane County | Law Enforcement

Meet your McKenzie District Deputy Team!

ByTom Atkinson December 7, 2020December 10, 2020

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is excited to introduce the deputies and sergeant assigned to the newly formed McKenzie River Law Enforcement District! Deputy Russ Olson and Deputy Tom Speldrich will be patrolling the McKenzie River Valley, along with Sergeant Steve Sieczkowski (or “Ski” for short). Deputy Olson served as the resident deputy in the…

Time to get your Summer Harvest Honey!

ByTom Atkinson August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

Honey Paddle is a 13-acre apiary featuring the sale of delicious bee-crafted honey. Each year they experiment with planting different cover crops for the bees to craft delightful versions of McKenzie honey. Its owners Amber and Brian were displaced by the fires last year, and also lost many of the farm’s hives to smoke, yet…

Cleanup | Environment | FEMA | Resources

FEMA Disaster Preparation & Hazard Mitigation Resources

ByTom Atkinson November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

The FEMA Hazard Mitigation mission, to protect lives and prevent or reduce the loss of property from hazard events, aligns directly with the FEMA Mission Statement of helping people before, during, and after disasters. Hazard Mitigation is defined as sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and…

Governor Kate Brown Announces County Risk Level Changes

ByTom Atkinson May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

With hospitalization rate leveling, 15 counties to return to High-Risk effective Friday, May 7 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. With the statewide seven-day average increase for hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients dropping below 15…

Environment | Forest | Holiday Farm Fire | Resources | State & County

Reforestation Assistance for Landowners Replanting After the Wildfire

ByTom Atkinson February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Source: OSWA.org Emergency Forest Restoration Program application deadline extended to January 30, 2021. Do you need financial assistance to pay for re-planting burned areas? Under the USDA Emergency Forest Restoration Program you may qualify for funding to cover up to 75% of the cost of re-planting some of the areas that burned. The deadline for…

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