This is an interagency website developed by a partnership between federal, state, and local agencies within the Willamette Valley to provide timely and accurate information for prescribed fires and fuels projects within the Willamette Valley. Our aim is to provide one website where the best available information and links related to prescribed fire can be accessed.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Potential burning in West Eugene Wetlands on Thursday & Friday
Favorable winds and weather are predicted for burning for ecological conservation and habitat restoration in the west Eugene wetlands this Thursday and Friday, September 15th and 16th. Ignitions are planned to begin around 11:00 tomorrow morning at Willow Creek Preserve (#5, 6, and 7 on the map) for maintenance of habitat for federally endangered Fender's blue butterfly (lcaricia icarioides fenderi) and its host plant, Kincaid's lupine (Lupinus sulphureus), as well as ecological health of oak woodlands. Units located within the Fern Ridge Reservoir area are planned for Friday. Stay tuned for more details!
