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Douglas County Enters 2025 Fire Season: What You Need to Know

Douglas County Enters 2025 Fire Season: What You Need to Know

Fire season is now in effect across the Douglas District. DFPA has set Public Use Restrictions to “Moderate” and Industrial Fire Precaution Level to 1. Campfires are limited, off-road driving is restricted, and chainsaw or mowing hours are now reduced to prevent wildfire risk.

DFPA Declares Start of 2025 Fire Season for Douglas District

DFPA Declares Start of 2025 Fire Season for Douglas District

Fire season for the Douglas District begins Friday, June 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM. DFPA has set public use restrictions to Moderate and IFPL to Level I. The declaration applies to all private, state, federal, and BIA lands in the district. Fire safety rules are now in effect to help prevent wildfires.

DFPA Responds to 45-Acre Doe Hollow Fire Near Days Creek

DFPA Responds to 45-Acre Doe Hollow Fire Near Days Creek

Fire crews responded to the 45-acre Doe Hollow Fire near Days Creek on May 22. DFPA engines, a dozer, and contract crews are working the scene. The cause remains under investigation. Official mapping and full containment efforts are ongoing.

Bridging Cooper Creek

Bridging Cooper Creek

Local Company Manufactures, Installs New Bridge on Area Reservoir Trail

The History of the Winchester Dam

The History of the Winchester Dam

Construction and Early Purpose The Winchester Dam, located on the North Umpqua River near Roseburg, Oregon, was constructed in 1890. Initially built as part of a water diversion project, the dam's primary purpose was to supply water to local mills and agriculture in the growing community of Winchester

Roseburg Disposal Now Collecting Christmas Trees

Roseburg Disposal Now Collecting Christmas Trees

Roseburg Disposal is continuing its annual tradition of providing free Christmas tree drop-off boxes around Roseburg. This service runs from December 26 through approximately the first week of January, offering a convenient way to recycle real Christmas trees. Drop-Off Locations: * Legion Field * Totem Market * Sherm's * Kline St. at

Wolf Picture

$10k reward offered for info on endangered gray wolf killed in eastern Oregon

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking the public for help in investigating the death of an endangered gray wolf in Morrow County last month. On November 8, a male gray wolf, identified as OR 159 and fitted with a radio collar, was discovered dead on private property