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Jul 1, 20212 min read

From debris to finished steel: Giving recovered materials new life

In this video, Schnitzer Steel Pacific Northwest Director of Regional Operations, Dan Prophater, explains how metals recovered from fire-dam

Jun 30, 20212 min read

Hazard tree work along state highways suspended for holiday weekend

In an effort to reduce impacts on the traveling public over the holiday weekend, state-managed crews working on hazard tree removal along st

Jun 25, 20215 min read

Weekly Update - June 25, 2021

As we prepare for triple-digit weather, red flag wildfire conditions and another potentially severe wildfire season,

Jun 23, 20212 min read

With debris removed, Upward Bound prepares to welcome back campers

Founded in 1978, Upward Bound Camp in the Santiam Canyon has been providing educational and recreational opportunities for persons with disa

Jun 21, 20211 min read

Meet Joan Williamson and read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort

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Jun 18, 20216 min read

Weekly Update - June 18, 2021

When an osprey nest was found perched atop a dead, leaning hazard tree ready to fall into the roadway, crews quickly went to work to save th

Jun 17, 20211 min read

Task Force partners with Jackson County organization to provide wood to low-income residents

The Almeda Fire devastated Southern Oregon, destroying thousands of homes and hundreds of businesses in Jackson County and burning thousands

Jun 11, 20217 min read

Weekly Update - June 11, 2021

As work continues to help keep wildfire-impacted communities safe, the independent arborist hired to review the state-led hazard tree proces

Jun 10, 20211 min read

Joan’s Ringside Seat: Talent wildfire debris cleanup nears completion

The September 2020 wildfires are recorded in history as one of Oregon’s most devastating disasters, burning more than one million acres acro

Jun 8, 20214 min read

Guide to insurance and debris removal cleanup costs

With debris removal work completed on more properties every day, the next question for many property owners is: do I need to pay for this, e

Jun 4, 20215 min read

Weekly Update - June 4, 2021

The independent arborist hired to review the Debris Management Task Force (Task Force) hazard tree operation and process has completed his r

Jun 3, 20211 min read

Walk through the Hazard Tree Evaluation Process with our Certified Arborists and Foresters

The 2020 September wildfires are one of Oregon’s most devastating disasters in history.

May 28, 20217 min read

Weekly Update - May 28, 2021

An independent arborist continues work this week to review the Debris Management Task Force (Task Force) hazard tree operation and the proce

May 27, 20213 min read

Plan ahead for travel Memorial Day weekend and through the summer

Expect more drivers and dry conditions, use alternate routes. As more people get vaccinated and pandemic restrictions ease, more travelers a

May 26, 20212 min read

How will property owners know when debris cleanup is complete?

As Debris Management Task Force (Task Force) work continues to pick up throughout the state, property owners are understandably eager to reb

May 25, 20211 min read

Deadline to apply for property cleanup approaches

As crews continue wildfire debris cleanup work statewide, the Debris Management Task Force (Task Force) wants to give everyone with wildfire

May 21, 20217 min read

☑ Weekly Update - May 21, 2021

An independent arborist began work this week to review the Debris Management Task Force (Task Force) hazard tree operation and the process u

May 20, 20212 min read

Echo Mountain: A community recovering

By size alone, the 2,500-acre Echo Mountain Complex Fire was tiny compared to the massive Labor Day wildfires that burned in the Cascades an

May 20, 20211 min read

Halfway Home: Read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort

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May 19, 20212 min read

Beachie Creek and Holiday Farm Fire areas to receive community air monitoring

Community air monitoring is set to begin in two new locations later this month.

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