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May 17, 2021
4 min

Independent arborist hired to review state hazard tree removal as wildfire recovery efforts continue

As part of the historic effort to remove thousands of fire-damaged trees after more than a million acres burned in the 2020 wildfires, the a

Apr 22, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
5 min

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 31, 2021
1 min

Get the Facts | ODOT highway work

MYTH: ODOT is clearing trees as a plan to expand highways. ODOT is also planning to underground the power lines.

Mar 30, 2021
1 min

Lincoln County Property Owners: Deadline to submit your Right of Entry is April 15!

Why cleanup with us? We help property owners remove wildfire debris from their properties so that it’s safe and ready to rebuild.

Mar 24, 2021
1 min

Oregon-based firm works to protect natural resources

In Oregon, natural resources are a part of who we are. The 2020 Labor Day Wildfires devastated some of our most precious areas, however, eve

Mar 22, 2021
1 min

Five things to know about wildfire debris cleanup this month

Are you signed up for the monthly Debris Management Task Force (DMTF) newsletters? Our monthly newsletter provides the latest information an

Mar 18, 2021
2 min

Five safety tips and resources for Spring Break

Ready to get outside this spring break? It seems like everyone we talk to is ready for a change… but in addition to following pandemic proto

Mar 16, 2021
1 min

The steps of property cleanup

As we approach the two-month mark, progress continues to move forward early in the overall 18-month cleanup process. This graphic gives an o

Mar 15, 2021
3 min

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 10, 2021
1 min

By the Numbers Progress Dashboard

After a brief pause for winter weather, crews are back at work cleaning up our state and getting Oregonians on the road to recovery. So, how

Mar 4, 2021
1 min

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

Mar 2, 2021
1 min

Get the latest Oregon wildfire debris cleanup news

Are you signed up for the monthly Debris Management Task Force (DMTF) newsletters? Our monthly newsletter provides the latest information an

Feb 19, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
2 min

Holiday Farm Fire area's spotted owls

Work is being expedited in the Holiday Farm Fire area and other locations near the northern spotted owl nesting areas. This scheduling...

Feb 12, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
1 min

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 27, 2021
1 min

Cleanup Status: Interactive Maps

After marking thousands of trees and staging heavy equipment in snow and rain, cleanup work is ramping up across the state. Following...

Jan 21, 2021
2 min

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...

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About the Debris Management Task Force
and debris cleanup process

Wildfire cleanup is a two-step process

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About the Debris Management Task Force and debris cleanup process

Wildfire cleanup is a two-step process

About the Debris Management Task Force
and debris cleanup process