The Facts About Wildfire
Wildfires are natural. Megafires are not. In 2020, large and severe wildfires ravaged much of the western United States. While still early, it is already clear the 2021 fire season will also be marked by catastrophic wildfires. In Oregon, everyone is impacted by...
Governor Brown “All In” on Passing Oregon Wildfire Legislation
“Inaction on fire is not an option,” Governor declares. Governor Brown—at a Wildfire Summit today with Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as State Senator Lew Frederick—declared her commitment to passing meaningful wildfire legislation this session, and...
World Forestry Center Kicks Off Summit on Severe Wildfire in Oregon and Beyond
Community Leaders and Experts Talk Full Impacts, Real Solutions An emerging coalition of community leaders and experts gathered on Wednesday, April 14 for the first panel of “Adapting to the Era of Megafires: A Community & Expert Summit on Catastrophic Wildfire in...