Compiled by Laura Swanson, editor, Tillamook County Pioneer On Thursday August 24th, Gordon McCraw added, “I’m very proud of the citizens of Tillamook County for their patience and tolerance. They did what…
Category: Environment
Oregon Dept. of Forestry Announces Gate Closures for Hunting Seasons
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will resume road restrictions this fall in the western part of the Tillamook State Forest to improve deer and elk escapement during hunting season. Some roads…
Section of Nehalem River to be considered for State Scenic Waterway Program – Meeting to be held Sept. 12
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking for feedback on an important study evaluating a 17-mile section of the Nehalem River for possible inclusion in the State Scenic Waterways Program. The…
Oregon Parks and Recreation Lift Fire Ban – 8/22/17
From OPRD Deputy Director MG Devereux: The statewide fire ban has been lifted. Local OPRD jurisdictions will assess needs and impose fire bans as appropriate. At this time the general fire ban…
Existing large fires in central Oregon spread quickly yesterday
Friday, August 18, 2017 Winds helped fan the spread of two existing large fires in central Oregon yesterday while a third in southern Oregon crossed a river barrier. With hundreds of…
“Full Staffing” Positioned to Prevent Wildfires in Tillamook State Forest
(TILLAMOOK, Ore.) – Eddy Wallmark, Tillamook Protection Unit Forester said his wildland firefighers will be at “full staffing” and where they need to be, before, during, and after the Eclipse. Because…
ECLIPSE NEWS: Tillamook State Forest, We’re Prepared and Ready
(TILLAMOOK, Ore.) – Wildfire prevention are the words of the week as wildland firefighters expect visitors from around the United States and world to pass though the Tillamook State Forest in route…
FEATURE: Ready or Not … Here Comes the Eclipse — August 21st
By April Bailey & Laura Swanson It is a once in a lifetime event — a total solar eclipse that will cast itself across the entire United States; a corner of South…
Coast Guard offers safety reminders as visitors gather to see the solar eclipse
NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Coast Guard reminds the public of important safety measures as personnel prepare for an influx of visitors to the Oregon Coast and federal waterways leading up to…
Protect The Edge Lands – Lower Nehalem Community Trust Land Acquisition Update
Anderson Parcel ~ Addition to Alder Creek Farm Update on Acquisition Campaign by Allan Olson, Chairman, Lower Nehalem Community Trust The Protect the Edge Lands is a $1.3 million dollar campaign with…