(TILLAMOOK, Ore.) – Eddy Wallmark, Tillamook Protection Unit Forester said his wildland firefighers will be at “full staffing” and where they need to be, before, during, and after the Eclipse. Because…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
ECLIPSE NEWS: Tillamook State Forest, We’re Prepared and Ready
OIOpublisher (TILLAMOOK, Ore.) – Wildfire prevention are the words of the week as wildland firefighters expect visitors from around the United States and world to pass though the Tillamook State Forest in…
FEATURE: Ready or Not … Here Comes the Eclipse — August 21st
By April Bailey & Laura Swanson It is a once in a lifetime event — a total solar eclipse that will cast itself across the entire United States; a corner of South…
Coast Guard offers safety reminders as visitors gather to see the solar eclipse
NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Coast Guard reminds the public of important safety measures as personnel prepare for an influx of visitors to the Oregon Coast and federal waterways leading up to…
Protect The Edge Lands – Lower Nehalem Community Trust Land Acquisition Update
Anderson Parcel ~ Addition to Alder Creek Farm Update on Acquisition Campaign by Allan Olson, Chairman, Lower Nehalem Community Trust The Protect the Edge Lands is a $1.3 million dollar campaign with…
Farm, Fish and Forest Tour for Community Leaders: A conversation about water quality
By Valerie Grant, Forestry & Natural Resources, Clatsop, Tillamook and Lincoln Counties Take a walk in their boots on the farms, forests and streamsides of Tillamook County. Community Leader’s Tour provides on…
Oregon Department of Forestry – Fire Update – Aug. 10
New fires on ODF-Protected lands Creek Pine Fire The Creek Pine Fire burned about 78 acres in Harney County. This lightning caused fire is located about 40 miles south of John Day. The…
Land conservancy hosts second annual Summer Picnic at the Barn Aug. 24
Pack a picnic and join friends and supporters of North Coast Land Conservancy at Circle Creek Conservation Center in Seaside on Thursday, Aug. 24, for the 2017 Summer Picnic at the Barn….
Lower Nehalem Community Trust Welcomes New Executive Director, Kate Morrison
Meet Kate! Following a several month long search process, the Board of Directors of Lower Nehalem Community Trust has selected Kate Morrison as their new Executive Director. With professional experience in non-profit…
HEADS UP! Oregon Department of Forestry Provides Information about Upcoming Aerial Spraying in Area
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer There have been recent questions and concerns about aerial site prep operations in Tillamook State Forest. All operations are notified through E-Notifications for State Forest…