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Wood Heating Advisories & Air Quality
Did you know that Oakridge is prone to wintertime temperature inversions? This is where a layer of warm air sits on top of a layer of...
Jan 31


The Impact of South Willamette Solutions During the Cedar Creek Fire East Wind Event
Photo credit: Alex Hickey, Washington TF2 On the weekend of September 9-10, the Pacific Northwest experienced a major East wind event....
Sep 16, 2022


Lane Regional Air Protection Agency secures an additional $2.7 million in grant funding for Oakridge Air
The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency’s (LRAPA) efforts to improve air quality in Oakridge and Westfir will continue with a $2.7...
Apr 12, 2022
Forest Service Continues OWTFR Prescribed Burning Near Oakridge and Westfir
The Middle Fork Ranger District will be burning north of Westfir in the Oakridge Westfir Thinning and Fuels Reduction (OWTFR) project...
Apr 29, 2021
Fuel Moisture in Firewood
Did you know fresh cut wood typically has a 60% moisture content? You should season your firewood for at least 6-months to ensure it’s...
Feb 26, 2020
What is a Red Day Advisory?
Red Days are typically caused by air stagnation from little to no wind or rain to sweep pollutants out of our airshed. RED DAY ADVISORY...
Feb 26, 2020
History of the Community Firewood Program
OVERVIEW The Community Firewood Program started as a Southern Willamette Forest Collaborative project in partnership with the City of...
Feb 26, 2020
Local Students and Partnerships Build Woodsheds for Better Air Quality
As the 2019 school year was coming to a finish, a partnership bringing Oakridge high school students and a prospective Elmira Eagle Scout...
Jun 23, 2019
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