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Nov 12, 2021
2 min

Returning to the Canyon: A letter to the Task Force

The 2020 Labor Day fires burned more than a million acres and drastically changed Oregon’s landscape.

Nov 9, 2021
1 min

Hazard tree removal work begins on Marion County roads, parks

The Beachie Creek/Lionshead Fire — the largest 2020 Labor Day fire — burned an astonishing 402,274 acres, mostly in Marion County. Debris Ma

Nov 5, 2021
5 min

Wildfire Recovery Update - November 5, 2021

While wildfire recovery is an arduous multiyear journey, the critical first step to clear wildfire debris continues to get closer to the fin

Nov 1, 2021
1 min

Domestic well testing project extended through May 15, 2023

If you sustained losses or damage due to wildfires beginning September 7, 2020, you may be eligible for disaster aid.

Oct 29, 2021
1 min

Hazard tree removal work along Highways 62 and 97 picks up, travelers should expect delays

Beginning this week and moving into next, crews are mobilizing to complete work along Highways 62 and 97 near Chiloquin.

Oct 28, 2021
2 min

“This place is full of love”

Nestled above North Fork Road along the Santiam River lies Taylor Park – a summer retreat known by few people outside the families lucky eno

Oct 25, 2021
1 min

Moving forward together: Read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup

Are you signed up for the monthly Debris Management Task Force newsletters? Our monthly newsletter provides the latest information and progr

Oct 22, 2021
5 min

Weekly Update - October 22, 2021

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released an advisory report that found “the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) appears to be

Oct 20, 2021
6 min

Task Force management responds to Secretary of State advisory report

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released an advisory report today that found that ODOT appears to be doing well managing the hazardou

Oct 14, 2021
2 min

Releasing Raptors: The culmination of multiagency coordination and environmental stewardship

On a quiet September afternoon, a small group excitedly gathered to witness the highly anticipated release of two very special birds.

Oct 12, 2021
2 min

Hazard tree marking nearly complete on OR-126

The 2020 Holiday Farm Fire in Lane County left over 23,500 dead or dying trees within striking distance of OR-126 along the McKenzie River.

Oct 8, 2021
5 min

Weekly Update - October 8, 2021

The Debris Management Task Force (Task Force) team was honored to be recognized with the 2021 Mary Olson Award at the annual Oregon Departme

Oct 6, 2021
2 min

A Year After the 2020 Wildfires: Reflecting and Looking Ahead

The 2020 Labor Day Wildfires were the most destructive in state history, claiming nine lives, 4,000 homes and businesses and burning more th

Oct 1, 2021
2 min

Rock scaling operations on OR-224

Crews on OR-224 are just a few weeks away from completing hazard tree removal on OR-224 in Clackamas County, but the complicated task of mak

Sep 24, 2021
6 min

Weekly Update - September 24, 2021

ODOT and the Debris Management Task Force were honored to help an additional 100 Oregonians during their time of need.

Sep 22, 2021
1 min

Task Force completes hazard tree removal in Thielsen Fire area

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, a fire began in the Mount Thielsen Wilderness within the Diamond Lake Ranger District. An east wind event cau

Sep 20, 2021
1 min

Hazard tree removal work increases along OR-138E, travelers should anticipate significant delays

As hazard tree removal work continues along OR-138E east of Roseburg, travelers are advised to seek alternate routes or plan for significant

Sep 16, 2021
2 min

OR-224 closure update – Fall 2021

Recovery work from the 2020 Riverside Fire continues to progress along OR-224 in Clackamas County with the roadway expected to reopen as sch

Sep 14, 2021
1 min

Reflecting on wildfire recovery: Read the latest news about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort

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

Sep 10, 2021
6 min

Weekly Update - September 10, 2021

DEADLINE APPROACHING: As Oregon commemorates the one-year mark since the September 2020 wildfires, the Oregon Department of Transportation

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and debris cleanup process

Wildfire cleanup is a two-step process