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Deschutes County releases new Wildfire Protection Plan
The new Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan is available for public feedback through February 5. Find out more here.
SEE THE WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN HERE
SEE THE ORIGINAL MYCENTRALOREGON.COM ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Project Wildfire
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Levy proposed by Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District asks voters to pass a levy to help homeowners mitigate fire risk as well as other water conservation services. Learn more about the levy here.
CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Proposed Measure #9-176: Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
“DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has placed Measure #9-176 on the November 5, 2024, ballot, asking voters to approve a permanent tax rate limit of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If approved, the measure would provide a stable funding source for the District’s conservation projects and services across Deschutes County.”
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Central Oregon counties still the fastest-growing in the state
Between 2020 and 2023, Deschutes County saw 5.2% growth. Learn more here.
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The government has allocated $4M to restore the Crooked River
The federal government is sending Central Oregon $4M to help restore native salmon and steelhead runs in the Deschutes River Basin. Learn more via OPB here.
READ THE ORIGINAL OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARTICLE HERE
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