VALLEJO, CA.– A study out of Northern California is showing the affects of illegal marijuana grows on water quality. Dr. Mourad Gabriel worked on this study with the US Forest Service for six years. He said he’s surprised with the ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Members of the U.S. Forest Service – Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest say 2019’s summer was one of it’s most mild fire seasons in several years. While crews were at the ready in case a major fire would break-out, ...
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Cal. – Cal Fire is assisting the U.S. Forest Service – Klamath National Forest Monday night with the Lumgrey Fire. USFS reports the fire is burning 180 acres, with an estimated 30 acres on the south side of ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– Many of this season’s wildfires have been knocked down but that doesn’t mean the job is done. Even after flames are out, there are still many other issues a fire can cause if not taken care of. In ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Questions and frustrations were raised on Tuesday by State Senator Alan DeBoer in the need he sees to fix the current process federal lands have in battling forest fires. In an interview with NBC5 News, DeBoer said good ...
Jacksonville, Ore. — The Hendrix Fire burning near Hells Peak has prompted 35 evacuations. The fire started on July 15, from lightning that came through southwest Oregon. As of Thursday, the Hendrix Fire is an estimated 717 acres. You can read ...
SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon Senator formally asked the U.S. Forest Service to explain how they plan to use a new funding source intended to restart forest fire prevention efforts in the state. According to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s (D) ...
PORTLAND, Ore. – Winter is coming, and that means it’s hiring season for the U.S. Forest Service. The agency just announced they’re looking to fill over 1,000 summer jobs in Oregon and Washington. Open positions are in multiple fields including ...
BROOKINGS, Ore. – Thursday evening the City of Brookings declared a Level 1 Evacuation notice as the nearby Chetco Bar fire continues to grow. The USFS reports the fire is burning roughly 5.2 miles northeast of the city. Curry County ...
Crescent City, Calif. – A memorial service has been scheduled for a Forest Service employee who passed away during a hike in northern California. Officials with the Six Rivers National Forest said a funeral procession for Fire Engine Operator William ...