MEDFORD, Ore. — A 280- page report issued this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture warns that climate change could bring more massive wildfires and insect destruction of forests in the next 25 years. Officials with the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management say they are managing forest lands in this area with … Continue reading »
Oregon Senators Asking For Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After facing a year of historic wildfires, Oregon senators are asking President Obama to add our state to a disaster relief package that includes those affected by Superstorm Sandy. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are hoping to have Oregon farmers and ranchers put on a disaster aid package that is expected … Continue reading »
Congress Considers Fire Fight Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fires are still burning throughout Oregon and now Congress is considering providing emergency funding to help fund the fire fights. This comes as the U.S. Forest Service has exhausted it’s fire suppression fund. Senator Jeff Merkley says without emergency funding, the Forest Service would be forced to fund firefighting operations by cutting … Continue reading »
Sen. Merkley: ‘We Need Emergency Funds’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service has exhausted their firefighting funds. The extensive fire season and the huge costs of fighting those fires is putting a strain on the federal agency. Senator Jeff Merkley is urging Senate Leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell to make additional resources available. Senator Merkley said the Forest Service may … Continue reading »
