Christmas Tree Cutting on Mt. Hood
Monday, November 21, 2022
From our good friends in the Mt. Hood National Forest
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Hydro Express Coming to Mt. Hood!
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Direct From NOAA, Batten down the hatches and get the raincoat ready for Friday and Saturday!
More Housing Blows from DLCD
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
More Blows to Housing from DLCD
Take Action by Friday, September 16th
Less than two months after the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted the well-intentioned but ill-advised “Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities” rules that will increase the costs and complications of developing housing in Oregon, DLCD is at it again.
This time, in the name of “Wildfire Adapted Communities” DLCD is again proposing regulations that would dampen Oregon’s housing supply and choice at a time when we face the worst housing crisis in our state’s history, and in the nation.
The draft recommendations include items such as limiting where housing and commercial development can be located, requiring fire breaks in addition to the defensible space requirements for individual lots, and limiting where critical facilities such as schools, hospitals, and community lifelines can be sited.
The Legislature directed DLCD to report back by October 1, 2022 regarding “updates to the statewide land use planning program and local comprehensive plans and zoning codes that are needed in order to incorporate wildfire risk maps and minimize wildfire risk.”
The problem is, there are no maps. The Wildfire Risk Maps were pulled last month after major errors were identified and after strong public and community backlash.
Yet despite the fact that we don’t know where the regulations will apply, DLCD is charging ahead with them. That’s nonsensical. And now DLCD is using undefined terms like "areas of greatest wildfire risk” that, if interpreted broadly, could affect vast portions of the state.
To make matters worse, DLCD’s proposed requirements would apply above and beyond the new defensible space and home hardening regulations that are already being developed by other state agencies.
It’s important to protect our communities from wildfire risks. But we can’t develop regulations when we don’t know where they will apply. And any new regulations must not exacerbate Oregon’s housing crisis.
This is unjustifiable, and we must act now to stop it. Please email LCDC through the link below by Friday night and tell them not to advance their recommendation on new development considerations.
Written public comments delivered to the Commission Assistant at least 10 days prior to the meeting can be copied and distributed to the commission.
To submit comments electronically, please email the Commission Assistant at: est[email protected]
To mail in comments, please use this address:
Land Conservation and Development Commission
Attn: Esther Johnson, Commission Assistant
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
635 Capitol Street NE, Ste. 150
Salem, OR 97301
Mt. Hood Power Shut Down
Friday, September 9, 2022
Here is the latest from PGE:
PGE SHUTS POWER OFF TO HELP KEEP CUSTOMERS, COMMUNITIES SAFE
News Release from PGE
Posted on FlashAlert: September 9th, 2022 4:10 PM
Dangerous conditions, extreme fire danger expected to prolong outage
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 9, 2022 — As of 1 p.m. today, PGE turned off power to approximately 30,000 customer homes and businesses located in 10 designated PSPS areas and two additional areas with high fire risk as a safety measure to help protect people, property and the environment.
The 10 designated PSPS areas are as follows: Mt. Hood Corridor and Foothills (Area 1); Columbia River Gorge (Area 2); Oregon City (Area 3); Estacada (Area 4); Scotts Mills (Area 5); Portland West Hills (Area 6); Tualatin Mountains (Area 7); Northwest Hills (Area 8); Central West Hills (Area 9); and Southern West Hills (Area 10).
In partnership with local officials, PGE also implemented preventive outages in two additional areas: Silverdale/Corbett and Silver Falls. PGE turned off power in these limited areas with higher risk of fire in response to unique and extreme weather conditions. If there is need identified by PGE and emergency responders to proactively shut off power in other areas to protect people and property, we will do so.
If the event duration is as anticipated and assuming there is no damage to our system, power restoration could begin as early as Saturday evening. Damage to our equipment and/or system could create delays in restoration timing. To help reduce the impact on affected customers and communities, PGE will provide updates at least every 24 hours until power is fully restored.
PGE Community Resource Centers are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day, until power is fully restored to the areas. Information, bottled water, ice, access to charging for personal devices and Wi-Fi will be available. More information can be found on portlandgeneral.com/psps; locations include:
- Area 1: Welches Elementary School, 24901 E Salmon River Rd, Welches
- Area 1, 2, 3, 4: Estacada Baptist Church, 29101 SE Eagle Creek Rd, Estacada
- Area 5: Silverton Safeway, 301 Westfield St, Silverton
- Area 7,8, 9: Banks Jim’s Thriftway, 12350 NW Main St, Banks
- Area 9,10: Sheridan High School, 433 S Bridge St., Sheridan
The State of Oregon and several counties are also providing resources. Call 2-1-1 or 1-866-698-6155 for a complete list of resources in your area.
PGE will monitor conditions and as soon as weather conditions return to normal, will begin inspecting all power lines and equipment to make necessary repairs so lines and equipment can be safely re-energized. PGE, contract and mutual assistance crews are preparing the system for restoration and responding to unplanned outages caused by high gusty winds, and when weather normalizes, will work as quickly as safety allows to restore power.
PGE will continue communicating directly with customers in the impacted areas and will share information with news media, social media and other channels. Customers can find the latest information on portlandgeneral.com/psps, by following PGE on social media -- @PortlandGeneral on Twitter and @PortlandGeneralElectric on Facebook or by calling customer service at 503-228-6322. Our advisors can provide assistance in more than 200 languages.
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About Portland General Electric Company: Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. PGE owns 16 generation plants across Oregon and other Northwestern states and maintains and operates 14 public parks and recreation areas. For more than 130 years, PGE has powered the advancement of society, delivering safe, affordable, and reliable energy to Oregonians. PGE and its approximately 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future. Together with its customers, PGE has the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the U.S. PGE is committed to achieving at least an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from power served to customers by 2030 and 100% reduction by 2040. In 2021, PGE became the first U.S. utility to join The Climate Pledge. For the eighth year in a row PGE achieved a perfect score on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. In 2021, PGE, employees, retirees, and the PGE Foundation donated $4.8 million and volunteered 15,760 hours with more than 300 nonprofits across Oregon. For more information visit www.PortlandGeneral.com/news.
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PGE Communications, [email protected]; 503-464-2067
Fire Restrictions on the Mt. Hood National Forest
Monday, August 8, 2022
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Steiner Log Home Tour
Friday, July 1, 2022
Direct from the Mt. Hood Museum Website:
St. John Catholic Church to be Featured on Steiner Cabin Tour This Year
Something very special awaits Steiner Cabin Tour participants this year. On August 13, 2022, in addition to seeing inside the Welches homes included, participants will also tour through the St. John Catholic Church, built in 1937, by Henry Steiner. This is the first time the Church will be on the tour since recent restoration work has been completed. “We’re very excited to include the Church this year; it is spectacular!”, said Lloyd Musser, Museum Curator.
Event tickets go on sale July 1, at 8:00 A.M., online at www.mthoodmuseum.org. Tickets are $35 each for museum members and $40 for non-members. The website shopping cart will encourage paying for tickets with a PayPal account, but purchasers may pay with a credit card by following the instructions.
All ticket sales will be final, no refunds will be offered. However, ticket holders may transfer their tickets if they’re unable to attend. Tour guests should bring their printed receipt and claim their eligibility wristband within the first hour of their chosen start time.
The tour will begin at the Hoodland Senior Center, Mount Hood RV Village, 65000 E. Hwy 26, Welches, approximately 15 miles east of Sandy, OR. A map for the tour route will be provided; participants are expected to follow the route.
A limited number of 300 tickets will be sold for three starting times: 9:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., and 1:00 P.M. The tour can be finished in 2-3 hours and will conclude at 4:00 P.M. To prevent traffic back-ups and allow for parking on this self-guided, driving tour, 100 tickets will be sold for each time slot.
The cabin owners will graciously share the history and unique features of their treasured Steiner cabin. The tour is like a typical home tour except it features all log cabins hand built in the 1930’s. The usual etiquette rules apply: no pets, no high heels, no strollers in the homes, small children are not recommended, wear booties if requested.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum in Government Camp.
Forest Service News Release for Mt Hood Area and Independence Day
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Bear Issues on Mt. Hood
Monday, June 27, 2022
It appears there are increasing problems not only in the Mt. Hood area but in Hood River also. This information recently appeared concerning bears in the Hood River area and some tips from ODFW
Oregon Fish and Wildlife ODFW responds to garbage bear problems in Hood River area; Residents reminded it is against the law to feed wildlife in Oregon Black bears June 24, 2022 HOOD RIVER, Ore. – ODFW is urging residents in the Hood River area and other towns along the Cascades to take steps to prevent bear problems. The bears have torn down bird feeders, gotten into trash cans and a smoker, damaged fences and dug up gardens. The bears have been repeatedly seen around homes during the day and appear undeterred by efforts to haze them such as setting off car alarms or using other noise-making techniques. "Black bears are moving through neighborhoods in the Hood River area looking for a free meal," said Jeremy Thompson, ODFW district wildlife biologist based in The Dalles. "Garbage cans left unsecured and bird feeders are the main attractants that we’ve seen this spring." Once a bear gains access to human food or garbage and becomes habituated it can lose its natural fear of humans, which can lead to a variety of safety problems for both people and bears.
ODFW will not relocate bears it considers habituated, because these bears simply return or repeat the behavior elsewhere. "It’s unfortunate to have to put down a bear that is a public safety risk simply because it got easy access to food from people," added Thompson. It is illegal to either directly or indirectly feed bears (ORS 496.730) and can result in a criminal citation (Class A misdemeanor) by Oregon State Police.
Some basic safety tips include: Never feed bears. Store garbage cans in a garage or shed or purchase bear-resistant garbage cans if possible. Put garbage cans out just before pick-up. Keep pet food inside. Remove bird feeders. Keep BBQ grills and smokers clean or in garage. Clean up fruit under fruit trees. Keep all food stored outdoors (patio refrigerators, etc.) locked As bears are in the area,
ODFW also shares advice for what to do if you encounter a bear: STOP: Never approach a bear at any time for any reason. If you see bear cubs, leave the area. GIVE IT SPACE: Give any bear you encounter a way to escape. STAY CALM: Do not run or make sudden movements. Face the bear and slowly back away. AVOID EYE CONTACT: Don't make eye contact with the bear. DON'T RUN: It may encourage the bear to chase you. FIGHT BACK: In the unlikely event you are attacked, fight back, shout, be aggressive, use rocks, sticks and hands.
June 4th Free Family Fishing Event on Mt. Hood!
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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