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September 14, 2021
This monthly newsletter provides the latest information about Oregon's wildfire cleanup effort and what's underway to remove debris and hazard trees following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.
Oregon announces September 15 enrollment deadline for 2020 wildfire cleanup
Working with local communities, the Debris Management Task Force has designated Sept. 15, 2021 as the final deadline for opting in to the state-led cleanup program. We invite all property owners who have plans to enroll to call our hotline at 503-934-1700. Read more about this deadline and the milestone it represents for significant progress made statewide.
Reflecting on a year of wildfire cleanup and recovery
Finding solutions and overcoming challenges has been at the center of our work. As we wrap up work from 2020, we want to sincerely thank Oregonians for your collaboration, grit and resilient spirit. Read our reflection on what recovery looks like and the turbulent year following the 2020 wildfires.
 Restoring fish habitat in the Rogue Valley with repurposed hazard trees
As wildfire survivors rebuild their communities and homes, restoration is also underway for fish and wildlife. Hear from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists Ryan and Eric on how they plan to use Task Force and Oregon Department of Transportation-donated hazard tree logs to restore fish habitat and the interagency coordination it took to get the logs there.
It takes a team: Protecting raptors through collaborative efforts
So much of this work is about the herculean efforts that happen behind the scenes. When a pair of Osprey chose to build a nest on a significantly damaged hazard tree ready to fall on the highway, Task Force and ODOT crews made plans to protect the eggs. Watch the video to see how multiagency coordination, environmental stewardship and this amazing undertaking came together to tackle the issue of translocating a raptor nest.
In case you missed it...
 Progress continues on Highway 224
Task Force crews are working hard every day to reopen the 20-mile stretch of Highway 224 damaged in the 2020 wildfires. The Riverside Fire burned extremely hot, destroying tens of thousands of trees in its path and leaving rocks and other debris in its wake. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the video above as crews work to mitigate the safety hazards and reopen this environmentally-sensitive recreation corridor.
 A quick guide to insurance and debris removal costs
With debris removal work completed on more properties every day, property owners participating in the state-led program are asking about insurance details and costs associated with debris cleanup. The short answer: there are no upfront costs, but there are requirements that work to avoid duplication of insurance benefits. Read more about what the insurance process includes and how our work can help support your situation.
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