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May 13, 20212 min read

Glide Revitalization: Partners in Oregon’s recovery

In September 2020, the Archie Creek Fire burned more than 131,000 acres along Highway 138. The fire devastated Glide, Oregon, a town of appr

May 4, 20212 min read

Rebuilding Detroit

Nestled in Santiam Canyon along the picturesque nine-mile-long Detroit Lake is the small tourist town of Detroit. With only about 210 full-t

Apr 28, 20211 min read

Wildfire Recovery Milestone: Halfway Home

Significant progress on the path to recovery continues as state-managed crews move forward in working to clean up debris left in the wake of

Apr 22, 20211 min read

OR-224 closure update – Spring/Summer 2021

Recovery work from the devastating Riverside Fire in Clackamas County will require the continued closure of Highway 224 east of Estacada thr

Apr 21, 20211 min read

Using caution around smoldering stumps

Did you know that the inside of a tree can catch fire and continue to burn for many months after a forest fire has been extinguished?

Apr 13, 20215 min read

No more lives lost: 7 things to know about removing hazard trees

The 2020 wildfires left more than 100,000 dead or dying trees in its wake. These trees now tower over some of Oregon’s busiest highways, rur

Mar 15, 20213 min read

McKenzie School District is reopening doors

In the midst of a global pandemic, the McKenzie School District and its community suffered huge losses from the Holiday Farm Fire. A...

Mar 8, 20212 min read

Helping House Oregonians – Task Force and FEMA partner to house more than 100 families

The path to recovery and rebuilding from the 2020 Oregon Labor Day Wildfires advances as federal, state and local agencies continue to partn

Mar 4, 20211 min read

Watch the latest debris cleanup updates

This week, ODOT and Debris Management Task Force leadership provided updates to the House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery and the Li

Feb 23, 20211 min read

Protecting Oregon’s natural & cultural resources

Oregon is a biologically diverse state, rich in both environmental and cultural resources, and we’re doing our part to preserve these...

Feb 19, 20211 min read

OR-224 remains closed for fast, safe recovery

The 2020 Labor Day fires had a devastating effect on Oregon’s beautiful corridor along the OR-224 highway. Much of the vegetation in this...

Feb 12, 20212 min read

Who are the Certified Arborists and how are hazard trees assessed?

The Debris Management Task Force (DMTF) prioritizes safety and tree health when assessing hazard trees. To manage this balance, arborists...

Feb 9, 20211 min read

The Step 2 cleanup process explained

The Debris Management Task Force is leading a two-step process to help those impacted by the Labor Day fires of 2020 get prepared to...

Jan 29, 20211 min read

Jackson County debris cleanup update

Step 2 cleanup has begun in Jackson County, a major step forward for recovery in response to the Almeda Fire which devastated Southern...

Jan 21, 20212 min read

Ken Cartwright, GM of KYAC 94.9FM, shares his experience in Santiam Canyon

In this two-part video series Ken Cartwright—General Manager/Program Director at KYAC 94.9 FM—narrates his horrendous experience during...

Jan 19, 20212 min read

Wildfire cleanup crews begin ash and debris removal at Bear Lake Estates Mobile Home Park

Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force on January 19, 2021 JACKSON COUNTY – Oregon Wildfire Recovery has begun...

Jan 19, 20211 min read

"Cleanup is still going strong after the Holiday Farm Fire, with several months still ahead" - KVAL

Published by Keely McCormick and KVAL.com Staff on January 8, 2021 (Link)

Jan 15, 20213 min read

Oregon wildfire recovery debris removal begins with hazard trees

Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force on January 13, 2021 (Link) SALEM – Crews around the state are beginning...

Jan 14, 20211 min read

Video: McKenzie River Trust Rising from the Ashes

Local partnerships with community groups and nonprofits is vital to our work in state government. So when the Debris Management Task...

Jan 14, 20211 min read

Conozca a la familia Corona

La gente está en el centro de nuestra misión en el camino hacia la recuperación de incendios forestales. En este video, conozca a la...

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About the Debris Management Task Force
and debris cleanup process

Wildfire cleanup is a two-step process