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Oregon, Idaho Wildfire Mitigation Projects Will Get USDA Funds
Oregon, Idaho Wildfire Mitigation Projects Will Get USDA Funds
The USDA announced Tuesday the investment of $48.6 million to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality as well as restore forest ecosystems.  The funds come via the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership.   USDA announced the Forest Service and NRCS will invest in projects, including 14 new projects, bringing together agricultural producers, forest landowners, and National Forest Sys
USDA Unveils Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges
USDA Unveils Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges
On Monday, the Department of Agriculture announced new investments and strategies to help farmers and ranchers conserve water, address climate change and build drought resilience in the West.  The effort is through the Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action to address key water and land management challenges across 17 Western States.  The fra...
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good For Mid-February, More Would Be Nice
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good For Mid-February, More Would Be Nice
After a month of several winter storms, the Oregon snowpack is much improved from January.  Matt Warbritton, with NRC Oregon, says most basins across the state are near or above average for this time of year.  Some of the best performing basins right now are found in the southeast portion of the state, including:  The Lake County-Goose Lake at 124% of normal  The Owyhee Basin at 118% of average T

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