All four districts will be conducting prescribed burns as conditions allow. Prescribed burning reduces hazardous fuels which protects human communities from extreme fires. It also minimizes the spread of pest insects and disease, removes unwanted species that threaten species native to an ecosystem, provides forage for game, improves habitat for threatened and endangered species, recycles nutrients back to the soil, and promotes the growth of trees, wildflowers, and other plants. Find out details of the timing and locations by calling your local ranger district or visiting our prescribed fire page.
Helicopter logging will take place starting Oct. 29 in the Oakridge community, east of Camp Six in units 12 and 13. This is part of a broader effort to reduce fuels around the Oakridge and Westfir communities. For more information on this project, visit:https://go.usa.gov/xPEbu
Area(s):
Smith Reservoir Area, Lakes End Campground, Trail Bridge Campground
Date(s): Aug 22, 2017 - Mar 27, 2021
Contact(s):
Eugene Water & Electric Board, 541-685-7471
Beginning March 27, and continuing for the next five years, the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) will launch a project to retrofit, refurbish and upgrade equipment at its Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric facility along the upper McKenzie River, about 70 miles east of Eugene off of Highway 126.
In order complete the project safely, EWEB will close public access to Trail Bridge and Lakes End campgrounds, the Trail Bridge Reservoir boat launch and Smith Reservoir. In addition to the campground, reservoir and boat launch closures, Forest Service Roads 690, 730, and 689 will be closed to all public use during the reconstruction project. Trail Bridge and Smith reservoirs are popular fishing spots.
The five-year closure – through 2021 – is necessary because it is not possible to maintain safe public access through or around the construction areas.
You've decided to take a trip to the Willamette National Forest. Do you know what roads and campgrounds are open? What the fire restrictions are? Below are links to help you prepare and "Know Before You Go".
The Whitewater Fire closure area includes the closure of National Forest System roads, trails, and developed sites on the Willamette National Forest. This closure is enacted to provide for public and employee safety in the affected area. See order for legal area description and map.
The Jones Fire closure area includes the closure of National Forest System roads, trails, and developed sites on the Willamette National Forest. This closure is enacted to provide for public and employee safety in the affected area. See order for legal area description and map.
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