Green Oregon

Oregon State Park rangers are documenting the recovery in the Gorge after the 2017 fire.

New wildfires ignite near Tumalo Falls, Hosmer Lake in Central Oregon, bringing road closures

Know before you go. These fires are on federal lands. All Oregon State Parks are open in Central Oregon.

US National Weather Service Portland Oregon

The forecasts for western and southern Oregon predict hot temperatures mid week. Please be careful with campfires. For the latest campfire and beach fire restrictions, visit https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.dsp_featureArticle&articleId=135

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U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest

Talk about being in the right place at the right time!

New festival set for Bend

Register now! Mountain bike, cyclocross, and mountain run races are just a few of the events for all ages set for the Outdoor City, USA multi-sport festival Sept. 13-15 at Mount Bachelor. Family run/walk and group rides also are part of the fun. https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/outdoor-city-usa-bend-september-764679

Baby Humpback whale still stranded Thursday morning on Waldport beach

Aug 15, 12:15 UPDATE: The whale was euthanized around mid-day today. A team organized by the Oregon State University-based Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network (OMMSN) includes representatives of the Northwest Stranding Network, who work in collaboration with the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and who euthanized the whale with an injection. Stranding specialists on the team consulted with colleagues nationwide and determined euthanizing it was the only humane option. The team also considered trying to move the animal closer to the water or give high tides another chance, but neither alternative was deemed feasible. Earlier Aug. 15: 20’ juvenile humpback whale washed shore north of the Alsea River near Waldport on Wednesday, August 14. A team organized by the Oregon State University-based Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network (OMMSN) responded to the report early Wednesday morning and coordinated an all-day effort to relieve the animal’s stress while waiting high tide. After two high tides—one mid-day Wednesday and one shortly after midnight Thursday—the whale remains stranded. A team of contractors representing the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration arrived early Thursday morning to help with an assessment of the whale. Depending on the animal’s health, options include waiting for additional high tides, assisting its safe return to the ocean in some way, or euthanasia. The evaluation process will take several hours. Students, volunteers , and staff with the OMMSN, Oregon Coast Aquarium, OSU Marine Mammal Institute, and OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center spent Wednesday providing comfort care by digging out around the beached whale while keeping it wet. Oregon State Park beach rangers provided support. During the Wednesday high tide, the whale managed to swim free briefly before stranding itself again. Members of the team stayed on site most of the night. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department reminds all residents and visitors the ocean shore is a wild environment, and presents an invaluable opportunity to enjoy wildlife and natural cycles. Wildlife should be given a wide berth and shown respect at all times, however. Any stranded marine mammal should be reported immediately to 541-270-6830. Marine mammals, including carcasses, are protected by federal law and must be left untouched and given 150’ of space in all directions.

National Park Service

Have you seen this? Kudos to the National Park Service for an entertaining and educational graphic. Oregon doesn't have roaming bison, but the message applies for all wild animals. #keepwildlifewild

CANCELLED:We apologize, but the Aug. 17 cider press orientation at Thompsons Mills is cancelled. We're sorry for the late notice. Photo by Hermes Rivera on Unsplash

Be safe with your campfires this weekend! Since 1944, Smokey Bear has worked hard to educate and inspire Americans to prevent unwanted, human-caused wildfires. Smokey’s message is the center of the longest-running public service announcement campaign in American history. Oregon State Parks mascot JR Beaver wishes Smokey Bear a Happy Birthday! #smokeybear75 #KeepOregonGreen U.S. Forest Service Keep Oregon Green Association Oregon Department of Forestry Oregon Office of Emergency Management

Friday is the big day for a national icon -- Happy 75th Birthday Smokey Bear! Find a birthday celebration near you at www.smokeybear75th.org. #KeepOregonGreen Keep Oregon Green Association Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Office of Emergency Management U.S. Forest Service

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