BLM issues fire prevention order, urges public to help prevent human-caused wildfires
BOISE, IDAHO - May is Wildfire Awareness Month and with fire season already upon much of the State of Idaho, the BLM is asking for the public to help prevent human-caused wildfires. BLM Idaho State Director John F. Ruhs recently signed the 2021 Fire Prevention Order, which prohibits specific fire-related activities from May 10 to October 20.
The Fire Prevention Order makes it illegal to burn explosive material or use exploding targets, fireworks, or steel component ammunition on the nearly 12 million acres of public land the BLM manages in Idaho. The order also prohibits shooting at steel or ferrous material(s) with dry vegetation. Any person who knowingly and willfully engages in any act restricted by the Fire Prevention Order could be subject to a fine and held responsible for fire suppression and/or rehabilitation costs of wildfires determined to be caused by that act.
BLM issues NW fire prevention orders to reduce threat of human-caused wildfires
No fireworks, exploding targets, metallic targets
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Effective Wednesday, May 12, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is prohibiting the use of fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets for target shooting, sky lanterns, and firing tracer or incendiary devices on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Additionally, the Northwest Oregon District is announcing a year-round fire order to decrease human-caused wildfires as well.
May is ‘Wildfire Awareness Month,’ and the BLM and partner agencies encourage all visitors to do their part to protect public lands and local communities from wildfires this year. As public lands continue to see high visitation rates in Oregon and Washington, all visitors must be aware of fire restrictions and fire closures on BLM public lands.
Virtual 5K kicks off to benefit McKenzie River Trust
The money raised will be dedicated to McKenzie River Trust to help with continued support to protect over 6,719 acres of vulnerable lands and water.
Posted: May 8, 2021 2:06 AM
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LANE COUNTY, Ore. Willamalane and Mckenzie River Trust have created an opportunity for community members to stay active and help out toward a good cause.
All part of Wildfire Awareness Month, the virtual 5K Your Way fundraiser kicked off Friday and will run until May 17.
Whether you choose to walk, run or bike the 5K is open to anyone and everyone. You don t have to be local to take part.
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the western United States is preparing for an active year.
Coming off a severe wildfire season where nine Oregonians were killed and 40,000 were displaced, preventing fires is on the minds of many in the state.
Kristin Babbs, president and CEO of Keep Oregon Green, said prevention is key.
âOver 70% of Oregonâs wildfires are started by people, and that places the power of prevention squarely in our hands,â Babbs contended. âPublic lands saw large crowds last summer, and land managers expect to see those same high numbers again this year.â
Babbs urged people to keep fire restrictions in mind before heading out. Near their homes, she advised people to keep close watch on debris burns and be careful when using machinery such as lawnmowers that could overheat and spark dry grasses.
Active Wildfire Season Expected
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the western United States is preparing for an active year. Coming off a severe wildfire season where nine Oregonians were killed and 40,000 were displaced, preventing fires is on the minds of many in the state. Kristin Babbs, president and CEO of Keep Oregon Green, said prevention is key.
“Over 70% of Oregon’s wildfires are started by people, and that places the power of prevention squarely in our hands,” Babbs contended. “Public lands saw large crowds last summer, and land managers expect to see those same high numbers again this year.”