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Wildfire Evacuation

There are three levels of evacuation. Your local law enforcement agency orders evacuations. If you feel threatened by a wildfire, do not wait for an official evacuation order.

Carrie Berger, Office of State Fire Marshal | Sep 2020 | Article

Reducing Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires and severe smoke can create dangerous conditions for people, especially those with chronic health conditions. Learn about current wildfires, wildfire smoke conditions, and what you can do to reduce the health effects of wildfire smoke.

Carrie Berger | Jun 2020 | Online resource

Fire Adapted Communities and Ready, Set, Go! Webinar - Recorded

Oregon State University’s Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Fire Program and its partners present a webinar series on Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention in Oregon.

Carrie Berger | May 2020 | Video

Fire Behavior and Home Ignition Zone Webinar - Recorded

Oregon State University’s Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Fire Program and its partners present a webinar series on Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention in Oregon.

May 2020 | Video

It's time to get ready for fire season

Wildfire risks are rising, but you can take steps to reduce a fire's impact on your home and property. Learn to create a "defensible space" around your home that can keep flames at bay.

Lauren Grand | May 2020 | Article

Tribes & Climate Change

Native Americans rely on tribally important ecosystem services such as traditional foods, hunting, timber production, non-timber forest resources (recreation, water), and cultural resources. Unfortunately, many of these resources may be ...

Apr 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog

Carnegie Foundation again bestows coveted 'Community Engagement' designation on OSU

Oregon State University has been awarded its second Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

Chris Branam | Jan 31, 2020 | News story

Wood Building Projects will Showcase Sustainable Forests

2020 is expected to be a big year for two major building projects that will help tell the story of sustainable forestry in the county and this region of the state. The OSU Extension Education Center, scheduled for ground ...

Michael Bondi | Jan 2020 | Article

A Community-based Response to Flooding, Jay Gordon (Farmer-to-Farmer Case Study Series)

Active consensus-building, high-quality research partnerships, and the capacity to support these efforts: learn more about dairy farmer Jay Gordon here.

Sep 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog

Change in the number and distribution of food stores in Oregon 2011-2016

People source food in a variety of ways from growing their own to relying on prepared meals. Ideally, people and families have the access and resources to purchase the types of food that support a healthy diet regardless of...

Mallory Rahe | Jul 2018 | Article