CNN published a quick but comprehensive explanation of the Air Quality Index here: https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/15/health/wildfire-smoke-air-quality-health/index.html
Need Up to Date Prescribed Fire Information? Land managers and public health officials have come together to develop two new tools that will provide Central Oregonians with a one-stop shop [...]
We know we are not alone in our sorrow and shock over the staggering loss of lives and property due to the wildfires ravaging Oregon and the west coast. Our [...]
Preventing Human-Start Fires This Summer Contributed by our partners at Project Wildfire Thanks to an unfortunately warm and dry spring, Central Oregon’s summer temperatures are predicted to be hotter and [...]
Restoring our dry, fire-adapted forests in Central Oregon is a multi-step process carried out over many years and requiring collaboration among a diverse team of forest scientists, fire experts, loggers, [...]
We know we are not alone in our sorrow and shock over the staggering loss of lives and property due to wildfire in California. These fires serve as a sobering [...]
Fall has finally arrived in Central Oregon after a long fire season and smoky skies. With cooler temperatures, this is the time to capitalize on local opportunities to increase your [...]
New website for Fire, Smoke, and Health Information Available A new website will provide a one-stop shop for Central Oregon residents on wildfire, public health, smoke, and prescribed fire information. [...]
FireFree Recycling Events This Weekend! Last year’s fire season is fresh in many Central Oregon resident’s minds. Fire season is just around the corner and now is the time for [...]
Forest-thinning project saved homes but highlights obstacles by Andrew Selsky (AP) Lightning started a forest fire one August afternoon near this Oregon tourist town, and it was spreading fast. Residents [...]