Aaron Groth

Regional Fire Specialist, Coast

Contact me with questions about fire preparedness and response in Coastal Oregon.

Hablo español (I speak Spanish)

[email protected]

Expertise: Community disaster preparedness , Fire , Environmental education (PreK-12) , Sustainability

Programs: Fire Program

Locations: Clatsop County , Columbia County , Lane County , Lincoln County , Tillamook County , Washington County , Yamhill County

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-groth-15152a73/

Content by Aaron Groth

Managing Oregon's westside landscapes with fire in mind

As wildfires become more frequent and intense, managing landscapes in Oregon's westside regions is crucial for both beauty and safety. The Oregon State University Extension provides key strategies for balancing fire risk reduction ...

Glenn Ahrens, Carrie Berger, Kayla Bordelon, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lauren Grand, Aaron Groth, John Punches | Aug 2024 | Collection Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Managing Douglas-fir–western hemlock forests of the Coast Range and Western Cascades with fire in mind

This brief provides strategies for increasing fire resilience in these forest types. It emphasizes protecting structures through home hardening, creating defensible spaces, utilizing strategic fuel breaks and fostering ...

Kayla Bordelon, Stephen Fitzgerald, Carrie Berger, Aaron Groth | Aug 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing coastal fog belt forests with fire in mind

This brief discusses how to enhance fire resilience in Oregon's coastal fog belt forests, which are prone to high-intensity fires under extreme conditions. It explores management strategies like creating defensible ...

Aaron Groth, Carrie Berger | Aug 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Extension responds to inequities with emergency preparedness events for Lincoln County’s Latino and Mesoamerican Indigenous residents

The main goal was to promote social and environmental safety and wellness among these underserved communities.

Felicia Olmeta Schult, Aaron Groth, Beatriz Botello | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Community Wildfire Preparedness in Yamhill County

Concerned about wildfire in Yamhill County? Meet the experts! Ask your questions.

Aaron Groth | Nov 2023 | Video

Our Future in Our Hands

Reduce the impact a wildfire might have on you and your community.

Carrie Berger, Kara Baylog, Aaron Groth, Emily Jane Davis, Dusti Linnell, Oralia Mendez | Aug 2023 | Collection Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Episode 34: Fire Weather

In this episode, Jacob Putney and Aaron Groth invite Jon Bonk & Rebecca Muessle on the show to discuss the role incident meteorologists play in fighting wildfires.

Jacob Putney, Aaron Groth, Jon Bonk, Rebecca Muessle | Jun 2023 | Podcast episode

Our Future in Our Hands: Prepare Your Home

The future of our families, homes and communities facing potential wildfires in Oregon is in our hands. Learn how you can prepare your home with simple actions before a wildfire strikes.

Aaron Groth, Carrie Berger, Emily Jane Davis, Kara Baylog | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to Prevent Phytophthoras in Restoration Plantings on Your Woodlands

Sudden oak death and related pathogens invade and kill trees. Learn why prevention is key to saving Oregon ecosystems from Phytopthora ramorum.

Norma Kline, Dan Stark, Aaron Groth, Beatriz Botello, Marianne Elliott, Jennifer Parke | May 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Prescribed Fire Basics: Fire Weather

Weather affects nearly every aspect of a prescribed burn. Weather is a matter of safety for those staffing the burn and the public. Understanding fire weather helps practitioners manage smoke and comply with regulations.

Aaron Groth, Steve Fanis, Emily Jane Davis, Carrie Berger | Jun 2023 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Episode 19: OSU Extension Fire Program Team

In this episode, Lauren Grand gets to know the members of the OSU Extension Fire Program.

Lauren Grand, Aaron Groth, Carrie Berger, Ariel Cowan, Katherine Wollstein, Christopher Adlam, John Rizza, Emily Jane Davis | May 2022 | Podcast episode

It takes a village! (Recorded)

This first webinar kicked off with an introduction to fire risk, community preparedness, and knowing your resources.

Amanda Rau, Christopher Adlam, Ariel Cowan, Katherine Wollstein, John Rizza, Aaron Groth, Carrie Berger, Dan Leavell | Mar 2021 | Video

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