Oregon’s 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan
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Oregon’s 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov Governor Kate Brown Announces 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan to Help Oregon Families and Businesses Plan maximizes immediate impact for Oregonians, equitably invests resources to address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 pandemic on BIPOC communities  Action plan and investment principles to guide decisions related to American Rescue Plan funds  (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown…

McKenzie River Fire Restoration Shed Build Project
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McKenzie River Fire Restoration Shed Build Project

ByTom Atkinson

Students from McKenzie School District will begin working with the Blue River Community to build replacement sheds for those who lost a structure in the devastating Summer 2020 McKenzie River Area fires.  These 8’ X 8’ sheds will be assembled from kits at the school and, upon completion, will be delivered to respective home owners…

The Community Rebuilding Fund
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The Community Rebuilding Fund

ByTom Atkinson

The Community Rebuilding Fund is a collaborative fund administered by Oregon Community Foundation, Ford Family Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust. There is currently $6.5m in this fund with a goal of $10m (this is for statewide fire recovery efforts).  The fund will be distributed in two “tracks”: 1.       Track one: Capacity and response (about 25%) – available…

County Planning & Permit Public Forum – Mon 15th
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County Planning & Permit Public Forum – Mon 15th

ByTom Atkinson

Monday, March 15 – 6:00 PMMcKenzie Schools, New Gym Guests: Lane County Planner & Permit AssociatesLane County Disaster Recovery Manager – Matt McRaeCounty Commissioner – Heather Buch Bring your questions regarding rebuilding, permit fees & new requirements put in place by the county. Please plan on attending and have our voice be heard. Please share this info…

5 Ways to Love the McKenzie River
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5 Ways to Love the McKenzie River

ByTom Atkinson

Source: TravelOregon.com By Jen Anderson Editor’s note: Call destinations before you visit to make sure they’re open. Stay posted on what Oregon’s new COVID-19 guidelines mean for you, and follow these steps for social distancing outdoors. Also, remember to bring your face covering, required for all of Oregon’s public indoor spaces and outdoors when keeping 6 feet of…

United States Senate Update
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United States Senate Update

ByTom Atkinson

Merkley, Wyden Announce $40 Million in Federal Funding to Help Maintain Healthy Pacific Northwest Forests and Support Local Recreation Economies Investment made possible by the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation championed by Oregon’s senators Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service…

FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021
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FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021

ByTom Atkinson

Source: FEMA–DR 4562-OR–Fact Sheet #113 | Mar. 9, 2021 381 individuals and households have been approved for nearly $2.5 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Nearly $6.4 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 52 homeowners and renters and four businesses as of Mar. 5….

Lane County Parks to Undergo Cleanup
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Lane County Parks to Undergo Cleanup

ByTom Atkinson

Lane County Parks owns and operates four parks that were damaged in the wildfire: Helfrich Landing (milepost 28), Eagle Rock (milepost 35), H.J. Morton (milepost 37) and Forest Glen Landing (milepost 41). Only Helfrich Landing has reopened to the public.  Combined, the parks are just over 31 acres in size and we estimate that hundreds…

Big Blue River Cleanup Heads into Third Weekend
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Big Blue River Cleanup Heads into Third Weekend

ByTom Atkinson

Blue sky is showing through the clouds here in Blue River as the third weekend of cleanup starts. Cascade Relief is back along with many local volunteers to help this devastated town get back on its feet. A huge thank you to all those who have sweated and strained over the last three weeks to…