The devastating wildfires that continue to level the Oregon landscape have so far burned about 900 acres of state park land, most of it undeveloped forest, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department…
Category: Environment
After the fire: Returning to a home that survived a wildfire; OHA’s modeling report
OIOpublisher Wildfires can leave lingering smoke and ash in people’s homes and businesses. When you return to a home or business that has survived a wildfire, it’s important to take precautions to…
Chinook retention reopens on mainstem Columbia River starting Saturday, Sept. 19
CLACKAMAS, Ore.— Fishery managers were able to reopen the 2020 Chinook retention season starting this Saturday, Sept. 19, four days earlier than scheduled based on preseason planning and run forecasts. Effective Sept. 19-Dec. 31,…
Tule Mat Class Sept. 19 with Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS: Learn about the many traditional uses of tule and how it is collected and transformed by local Native Americans
Netarts, Oregon – Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS welcomes Brian Krehbiel, member of the Grand Ronde and owner of Agency Creek Expressions, LLC, for a presentation and workshop on tule and the…
Oregon men caught setting stolen crab traps in a protected marine reserve await trial; Garibaldi fisherman Bob Browning assists, using TIP line
NEWPORT, Ore.—Two men caught setting stolen crab traps in Cape Falcon Marine Reserve of the North Oregon coast await trial following a joint effort of citizen reporting and solid detective work. Bob…
Wildfire and its impact on fish and wildlife
Most of the wildlife in Oregon evolved with wildfire. And even though fires are intensifying, they are nothing new to Oregon’s wild animals. There are also no documented cases of fires that…
PUBLIC USE CLOSURE FOR ODF-MANAGED STATE FORESTS EXTENDED THROUGH WED., SEPT. 16
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry Posted on FlashAlert: September 14th, 2020 12:50 PM SALEM, Ore. — All Oregon Department of Forestry-managed forests are closed to public use through at least…
Air quality advisory for all of Oregon extended at least through Thursday, Sept. 17th
Statewide, Ore. 9/14/20 — Today, Monday September 14th, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and the Southwest Washington Clean Air Agency extended an air quality advisory to…
Siuslaw National Forest Temporary Closure
Extremely dry conditions, heat, unusually high winds, and thousands of downed trees have created unprecedented fire and public safety concerns throughout the Siuslaw National Forest. Firefighting resources are stretched thin across the…
UPDATE – FULL FIRE BURNING BAN IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY; EXTREME FIRE DANGER: LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT RESTRICTIONS, WARNINGS
UPDATE: FULL FIRE BURNING BAN TILLAMOOK COUNTY As of noon September 7, 2020, there is a full burn ban in effect, this includes all campfires. This ban will include all State Parks…