Local soil conservation staff work to help landowners recover and prepare for the future
More than 300 miles of fencing burned in Gilliam County alone during the Lone Rock Fire, according to Roger Lathrop with the Gilliam SWCD. The USDA will likely have funds for producers in the future, but there is a need for immediate assistance.
The Lone Rock Fire is one of the largest wildfires to ever burn in Central Oregon. It burned 137,222 acres and required support from local volunteers, fire districts, and state and federal fire agencies. The heroism of local volunteers prevented the destruction of Lonerock and Spray. Dozens of homes and ranches were saved as a result.
In the coming weeks, the impacted areas will continue to be mon...
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