Jillian Fortner
(Update: Adding video)
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – From winter snowshoeing to peaceful river floats in the summer, La Pine State Park offers something in every season. The park is also home to “Big Tree,” one of the largest ponderosa pines in the world.
In this week’s Park Picks, Jillian Fortner visits the park and highlights how visitors can enjoy it responsibly.
Barney Lerten
(Update: Monday fire information)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Central Oregon Type 3 Interagency Management Team on Monday morning transitioned the Ferry Fire that broke out last week along the John Day River back to the local unit with a Type 4 Incident Commander. The fire as of Monday had burned 10,458 acres and was 78% contained.
On Sunday, the fire that broke out last Wednesday had minimal smoke and was held within the fire line along the north/northwest and the John Day River bordering the east/southeast side of the fire, officials said in Monday’s update.
A helicopter reconnaissance flight flew the entirety of the fire and did not see any potential heat or smoke near the fire’s edge. Some resources were released back to their home units throughout the day and the Incident Command Post in Moro began preparations for transition and demobilization.
The Central Oregon Type 3 Interagency Management Team would like to thank everyone who contributed to the successful containment, coordination and support of the Ferry Fire.
Thank you to the Moro Rural Fire Department, Sherman County Emergency Management, Sherman County Fairgrounds, Gilliam County Emergency Management, Sherman County Sheriff’s Office, Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Moro, Sherman County, RFPA members, local private landowners, volunteers, and all the fire resources and support units assigned to the Ferry Fire.
On Monday, the Type 4 IC, two handcrews and two engines will continue to mop up and patrol the fire. The Central Oregon Type 3 Interagency Management Team and the remaining resources will return to their home units.
Some areas well within the burned area of the fire footprint have islands of unburned fuel, and there is a possibility those fuels could potentially burn and produce smoke. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire, and if needed, air resources will remain available to support.
Evacuation levels were lowered as of Sunday afternoon. The only remaining evacuation warnings include Level 1 in the immediate vicinity of the fire area due to ongoing fire patrols.
To sign up for and receive emergency alerts for both Sherman and Gilliam counties, go to: https://www.co.sherman.or.us/departments/emergency-services/ or https://oralert.gov/
This will be the last daily update for the Ferry Fire, officials said. For Central Oregon fire information, visit the official source for wildfire information at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire.
For smoke and air quality information, visit fire.airnow.gov.
Human-sparked wildfires make up for 85% of all fire starts nationally. Most human-started wildfires are completely accidental and preventable. Be aware, be prepared, and remember, “Only you can prevent wildfires.”
nformation in Central Oregon at centraloregonfire.org for wildfire updates or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire. For smoke and air quality information, visit fire.airnow.gov.
Isabella Warren
(Update: Adding new live video, fire’s cause)
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews working in brisk winds quickly tackled and stopped the spread of a brushfire northeast of Madras Thursday afternoon that Jefferson County Fire Chief Jeff Blake told KTVZ News was sparked by a property owner who was mowing and struck a rock.
Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies earlier said Incident 267 was reported on private property shortly after 3 p.m., quickly leading to a Level 3 Go Now evacuation for Zone NE 8 and a Level 2 BE SET alert for zones NE 6 and NE 4, areas north of the Deer Ridge state prison.
But around 4 p.m. came word that Zone NE 8 had been downgraded to Level 2 Be Set to Evacuate, where Zone NE 6 remained. Zone NE 4 had been removed and is no longer in an evacuation zone. Those two remaining zones were dropped to Level 1 Be Ready to Evacuate before 4:30 p.m.
The sheriff’s office had this update at 5:17 p.m.: “Roads are now open and there are currently no more zones in an evacuation level. Our team couldn’t have done it without Jefferson County Fire & EMS so thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to the county! 
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Evacuation map from Frontier 911; Level 3 GO NOW zone in red, Level 2 GET SET in yellow, Level 1 GET READY in green; all have now been dropped
Barney Lerten
(Update: Utility confirms ‘enhanced safety settings’ caused outage; most have it back)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 2,000 Pacific Power customers on Bend’s north end lost power Thursday afternoon, an outage caused by the utility’s “enhanced safety settings” that officials said could last into the evening.
Pacific Power’s outage map said 1,975 customers were affected by the outage that began around 2:55 p.m. The initial estimate said it could take until 6 p.m. to fully restore power, but most had it back by about 5 p.m., with 265 customers still out at that time.
The utility said crews had been notified and investigated the cause of the outage affecting residents and businesses in the 97701 and 97703 ZIP codes.
Pacific Power spokesman Simon Gutierrez confirmed to KTVZ News that the area is on the recently announced enhanced safety settings, put into place for some areas during fire season to reduce the risk of wildfire – but also increase the chances of more and longer power outages.
We’re tracking updates and will have them online and on the air as soon as we can, including the KTVZ app.
Barney Lerten
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to increasingly hot and dry conditions, as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management will move into Stage 1 public use fire restrictions on Monday.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 16, Stage 1 public use fire restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Central Oregon public lands, except within the Deschutes National Forest Wilderness Areas (Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Diamond Peak and Mt. Thielsen Wildernesses) and in the following designated areas:
Ochoco National Forest
Lookout Mountain Ranger District: Antelope Flat Reservoir, Ochoco Divide Campground, Ochoco Forest Campground, Walton Lake Campground and Wildcat Campground
Paulina Ranger District: Cottonwood Pit, Deep Creek Campground, Sugar Creek Campground, Wolf Creek Campground,
Crooked River National Grassland
Haystack Reservoir Campground and Skull Hollow Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District: Big River Campground, Big River Group Camp, Bull Bend Campground, Chief Paulina Horse Camp, Cinder Hill Campground, Crane Prairie Campground, Cultus Lake Campground, East Lake Campground, Elk Lake Campground, Fall River Campground, Fall River Guard Station, Gull Point Campground, Lava Lake Campground, Little Crater Campground, Little Cultus Lake Campground, Little Fawn Campground & Group Camp, Little Lava Lake Campground, Mallard Marsh Campground, McKay Crossing Campground, Newberry Group Camp, North Twin Lake Campground, Ogden Group Camp, Paulina Lake Campground, Point Campground, Prairie Campground, Quinn Meadow Horse Camp, Quinn River Campground, Rock Creek Campground, Sheep Bridge Campground, South Campground, South Twin Campground, Wyeth Campground, West South Twin Campground
Crescent Ranger District: Crescent Lake Campground, Odell Lake Resort and Campground, Princess Creek Campground, Shelter Cove Resort and Campground, Simax Group Camp, Spring Campground, Sunset Cove Campground, Trapper Creek Campground, Whitefish Horse Camp, Windy Group Site
Sisters Ranger District: Allen Springs Campground, Allingham Campground, Blue Bay Campground, Camp Sherman Campground, Candle Creek Campground, Cold Springs Campground, Driftwood Campground, Gorge Campground, Graham Corral Horse Camp, Indian Ford Campground, Jack Creek Campground, Lava Camp Lake Campground, Link Creek Campground, Lower Bridge Campground, Lower Canyon Creek Campground, Perry South Campground, Pine Rest Campground, Pioneer Ford Campground, Riverside Campground, Scout Lake Campground, Sheep Springs Horse Camp,
Smiling River Campground, South Shore Campground, Three Creek Meadow Campground & Horse Camp, Three Creek Lake Campground, Whispering Pines Horse Camp
Prineville District BLM
Castle Rock Campground, Chimney Rock Campground, Cobble Rock Campground, Lone Pine Campground, Palisades Campground, Poison Butte Campground, Post Pile Campground, Still Water Campground
Additionally, under Stage 1 public use fire restrictions, smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, designated campground, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. Traveling off developed roads and trails also is not allowed, except for the purpose of going to and from a campsite located within 300 feet of the open developed road. It is prohibited to possess or use a motor vehicle off National Forest System roads except when operating in compliance with travel management rules and the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).
Liquid and pressurized gas stoves, lanterns and fire pits with an on and off switch are allowed outside of designated campgrounds. The exception to this is BLM-designated campgrounds along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day, and White Rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus. These public use restrictions do not replace the annual river corridor restrictions which were implemented June 1, 2025. These restrictions prohibit campfires, charcoal fires, or any other type of open flame. This includes a ban on the use of portable propane campfires and wood pellet burning devices. Commercially manufactured lanterns and metal camp stoves used for cooking are allowed, when fueled with bottled propane or liquid fuel and operated in a responsible manner.
Operating equipment powered by an internal combustion engine, specifically chainsaws and portable generators, is regulated under certain conditions. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., with usage allowed at all other times. Saw operators must possess a long-handled round point shovel with an 8-inch blade (size 0) and a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of ABC 8 oz. Additionally, a one-hour fire watch is required after ceasing saw operations. Generators are permitted when fully contained in the bed of a truck or securely attached to a vehicle, provided that they are lifted off the ground or placed in an area cleared of all flammable materials within a 10-foot diameter and equipped with an approved spark arrestor.
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device or using an explosive is always prohibited on National Forest System lands in Central Oregon and currently prohibited on BLM-administered lands in Central Oregon.
Information on current restrictions or the current Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) can be obtained by contacting your Central Oregon Fire Use Information Line at 1-800-523-4737.
For current wildfire information, the public can visit centraloregonfire.org or follow fire information on X/Twitter @CentralORfire. Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire.
Barney Lerten
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a long, snowy winter, Oregon Department of Transportation crews have cleared McKenzie Pass, and the gates will open for all travelers next Monday morning.
The scenic, twisting highway, also known as OR 242, closed for the winter season on Nov. 1 last year.
As travel resumes, drivers are reminded to share the road with cyclists and pedestrians. The pass is a popular scenic route for a variety of users. Due to its narrow, winding design, vehicles longer than 35 feet are prohibited.
McKenzie Pass has a rich history. Originally built as a private wagon toll road in the 1870s, it transitioned to a seasonal scenic highway in 1962 following the completion of Oregon 126.
Even when it served as the main route between the southern Willamette Valley and Central Oregon, the road’s steep elevation — peaking at 5,325 feet — and sharp curves made the highway too difficult to maintain and keep clear for much of the year.
Here’s the rest of ODOT’s Thursday announcement:
Each year, we typically close the pass the Thursday before Veterans Day and reopen it the third Monday in June, though snow conditions may alter these dates.
When we close the road, it is closed to all vehicles and is not maintained. We do not open it early for non-motorized travel. Even after the snow melts each spring, our crews have a lot of work to do before the road is safe for travel. Each winter trees come down and the heavy rain and snow moves rocks and debris onto the road. All of this is cleaned up and the pavement patched before we open.
Together with our partners, we worked closely this past winter to improve how we communicate about the closure and clarify expectations. While the messaging has been updated, the seasonal management approach remains the same. The seasonal closure applies to all vehicle traffic—including bicycles, which are defined as vehicles under Oregon law. The only exception is for snowmobiles, which are permitted on snow-covered highways under specific conditions in ORS 821.200.
Anyone who chooses to bypass the closed gates to access the highway when it’s closed does so at their own risk. It’s important to remember that the seasonal closure affects the highway itself—not the surrounding public lands.
To learn more about what it takes to prepare the pass for reopening each year, visit our website for photos and videos of the cleanup and repair process.
Lynsey Harris
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and each week we’re sharing stories and resources to support those impacted by memory loss. In our second interview with Bend neurologist Dr. Gregory Ferenz, we focus on what comes next after diagnosis — and why there’s hope for families navigating Alzheimer’s disease.
Ferenz says early diagnosis is key. “If we catch somebody in the early stages, they’re still able to function and participate in their own care and decision-making,” he said. New medications can now slow the disease’s progression, giving patients more time with preserved memory and function. One drug has been shown to offer nearly a year of cognitive preservation over a three-year span.
But medication is just one part of the plan.
Ferenz takes a four-part approach to care: disease-modifying treatments and lifestyle changes; cognitive support, including rehab and memory-enhancing drugs; managing behavioral and physical symptoms like apathy, sleep issues or bladder decline; and finally, safety and long-term support planning.
“Alzheimer’s is daunting and scary, but there are many treatments available to help,” Ferenz said. “Many people — and their caregivers — go on to live good, meaningful lives.”
Kade Linville
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the latest efforts to create affordable housing development, to gasoline taxation, traffic updates and wildfire risks, KTVZ speaks with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and asks your pressing questions.
Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment, and have your question featured on next months live visit to the studio. – just click here.
And be sure to tune in next Thursday at Sunrise for the debut of our exclusive Ask the Mayor monthly segment with Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch. You can also submit questions for those segments, at this page. Submissions may remain anonymous.
Tracee Tuesday
SISTERS, Ore. [KTVZ] — During the Sisters Rodeo festivities, Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison decided to commandeer my cell phone.
Ahhh, that JJ! He did what he does best, clowning around. He got some great shots, though.
Wednesday night’s PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour showcased PRCA’s top bull riders where they faced off against some of the most formidable ‘rank’ bulls PRCA has to offer.
The crowd waved their hands in the air and was excited to take in all the bull riding action.
In most XTreme Bulls events, every contestant competes in the first round, with the top performers advancing to the final round.
The winner of the two-head average after the final round earns the title for that tour stop.
The Sisters Rodeo XTreme Bull events, are happening now until June 15th.
Barney Lerten
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with KTVZ News Wednesday about efforts to improve forest management, through more thinning and prescribed burns, to reduce the intensity of major, destructive wildfires. On the same day, fellow Oregon Senator Ron Wyden introduced a bill to boost funding for such burns.
Merkley told us, “A lot of the work that we’ve been trying to fund at much higher levels, and I’ve increased the funding about ten-fold, is to do forest management, that is to thin the forest, to do prescribed burns, to cut back or mow the brush. All of that’s designed (so) the fire moves much more slowly, and the firefighters can get through the forest better to the front line.”
Merkley added that it’s important to make sure firefighting groups have the funding they need to do the job.
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Merkley and Senator Ron Wyden issued news releases on the issues on Wednesday:
Merkley: Forest Service Dangerously Unprepared for Wildfire Season
Washington, D.C. – Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR) issued the following statement after a hearing with U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the agency:
“Forest Service Chief Schultz’s testimony only underscored the immense, serious challenges facing communities across Oregon and the nation ahead of another deadly fire season. The Trump Administration’s funding freezes and mass firings of key Forest Service employees plunged the agency into chaos, leaving us dangerously underprepared. The Chief admitted that 1,400 fire-certified employees have left the agency and that they are now asking those people to return after realizing the mistake. As one Oregonian who fought last year’s wildfires said, ‘you can’t get ready after the fire starts,’ and fire season has already begun.
“I have been sounding the alarm about the need to seize every moment to prepare for and mitigate wildfires, from reducing hazardous fuels to hiring enough wildland firefighters and support staff to tackle blazes on the frontlines. But instead of ramping up these efforts when we had the chance, the Trump Administration coerced essential personnel to take buyout offers, has not delivered funding provided by Congress for state, rural and volunteer fire departments nine months into the fiscal year, and is proposing to eliminate all federal support to states and private landowners for wildfire preparedness and forest management in next year’s budget that is vital for Oregon, Washington, and other Western states. The administration is literally playing with fire, and it’s our homes, businesses, and public lands that will all get burned.
“Chief Schultz’s inconsistent answers about ensuring our states and communities could access essential federal funds that Congress has already provided for forest management and firefighting mean we are less prepared this year than we were this time last year. I urge him to immediately implement the funding passed by Congress. If he’s unwilling or unable to do so, then that raises serious concerns about his ability to keep our communities safe during wildfire season and America’s forests healthy.”
You can also read Merkley’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the opening of the hearing by clicking here.
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As Wildfire Season Approaches, Wyden, Budd, Schrier and Valadao Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Impacts of Wildfires
In 2024 alone, 8.9 million acres of land were affected by wildfires
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ted Budd, R-N.C., and U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, D-Wash., and David Valadao, R-Calif., today introduced bipartisan legislation that would support prescribed burns as an essential, cost-effective, science-based strategy to save lives and property, and address the harmful impacts of the recent wildfires across the nation.
In 2024 alone, 8.9 million acres of land were burned by wildfires, one of the highest totals on record. Since vegetation continues to grow, the Forest Service has been unable to address the current hazardous fuel backlog as the nation suffers from hotter and drier fire seasons.
The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 would invest in hazardous fuels management to reduce the risk of blistering infernos by increasing the pace and scale of prescribed burns during cooler, wetter months. The legislation would grow a technically skilled prescribed fire workforce, and provide new tools to aid smoke management and prescribed fire permitting during winter months to reduce catastrophic fires and smoke in the summer.
“It’s no secret that rising temperatures and increased drought are leading to more and more wildfires, and firefighters are struggling to keep up as they put their lives on the line,” Wyden said. “We can no longer wait for disaster to strike before we address these fires destroying our neighborhoods and even taking people’s lives. I have heard firsthand from Oregonians who are sick and tired of inaction while the West burns. Our bipartisan, bicameral bill will tackle wildfires head-on by focusing on prevention to get the West out of the cycle of crisis and devastation every wildfire season.”
“Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, thousands of acres of North Carolina forest were left destroyed,” Budd said. “Now, these downed trees and piles of leaves represent a serious wildfire risk. By enabling the Forest Service to better conduct controlled burns of unchecked vegetation and scattered debris, we can protect our forests from catastrophic wildfires that may occur in the hottest months of the year. I am proud to join my colleague, Sen. Wyden, in introducing this common-sense, proactive approach to preventing disastrous wildfires.”
“Here in Washington State, we experience devastating wildfires every year. That’s why Congress must act now and address this issue,” Schrier said. “My bill, the National Prescribed Fire Act, expands the use of prescribed fire to lower the risk of catastrophic wildfires.”
“In California, we understand the dangerous impact of wildfires—from damage to property to loss of life,” Valadao said. “By prescribing controlled burns to fire-adapted land in a safe and supervised way, we can limit dangerous fuel buildup and help reduce the threat of future wildfires. I’m proud to join my colleagues in re-introducing this bipartisan bill to protect our communities from wildfire risk.”
The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025:
Dedicates funding for the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to plan, prepare, and conduct prescribed burns on federal, state, and private lands.
Requires the Forest Service and Department of Interior to increase the number of acres treated with prescribed fire.
Establishes a new collaborative program to implement prescribed burns on county, state, and private land at high risk of burning in a wildfire.
Establishes a workforce development program at the Forest Service and DOI to develop, train, and hire prescribed fire practitioners, and establishes employment programs for Tribes, veterans, underutilized employees, and those formerly incarcerated.
Facilitates coordination between land managers and state, tribal, and local air quality agencies to use current laws and regulations to allow larger prescribed burns, and give states more flexibility in winter months to conduct prescribed burns that reduce catastrophic smoke events in the summer.
“Prescribed fire is critically important for building resilience to wildfire across America’s public lands. The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 will help increase the pace and scale of this underused tool to a level commensurate with the wildfire crisis. Outdoor Alliance commends Senator Wyden, Senator Budd, and Representative Schrier and Valadao for their work on this important legislation,” said Jamie Ervin, Senior Policy Manager of Outdoor Alliance.
“Prescribed fire is critical for maintaining healthy forests and protecting our communities from the threat of wildfire. State Foresters applaud the bipartisan efforts of Senators Wyden and Budd to ensure this important forest management tool remains in the toolbox while eliminating several key barriers to safely and responsibly expanding its use across the nation’s forest landscapes,” said Patty Cormier, President of National Association of State Foresters.
“Beneficial fire, including prescribed fire, has historically been an underused and under-resourced tool for promoting fire-resilient landscapes, despite being among the most cost-effective land management strategies available. The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 would enable greater prescribed fire utilization by supporting workforce development and training for prescribed fire practitioners. It would also establish clear liability standards for non-federal partners engaged in essential cross-boundary mitigation work. We commend Senator Wyden and Senator Budd for working to equip land managers with what they need to protect our communities and treasured landscapes,” said Marek Smith, North America Fire Director at The Nature Conservancy.
“Increasing the pace and scale of forest restoration is paramount, and prescribed fire is one of the most economical techniques for large-scale forest restoration. Western Governors support the expanded use of prescribed fire and applaud Senator Wyden and Senator Budd’s bipartisan effort to promote the judicious deployment of this management tool. The Western Governors’ Association urges the Senate to consider this critically important bill,” said Jack Waldorf, Executive Director at Western Governors’ Association.
“Prescribed and cultural burning are the most effective, yet underutilized tools to address the nation’s wildfire crisis. This bill proposes comprehensive and practical solutions to increase safe use of beneficial fire to restore forest health, protect communities, and reduce the risk of mega-fires. Congress should act to pass it immediately,” said Dylan Kruse, President of Sustainable Northwest.
“The Stewardship Project supports the National Prescribed Fire Act as a critical step toward ecological restoration through the expanded use of beneficial fire. We appreciate that this legislation elevates the role of Indigenous practitioners in cultural burning, invests in cross-boundary collaboration, and focuses on landscape-scale restoration to address the wildfire crisis,” said Scott Stephens, Don Hankins, and Sara Clark, Co-Leads at The Stewardship Project.
“The exclusion of fire from our fire-dependent ecosystems over the past century has degraded America’s forests and grasslands and contributed significantly to the compounding climate and catastrophic wildfire crises. The National Prescribed Fire Act proposes practical solutions to expand the use of various types of beneficial fire,” said Marissa Christiansen, Executive Director at the Climate and Wildfire Institute.
“As the leading non-governmental research organization with over 65-years of experience using prescribed fire science to solve land management problems, Tall Timbers is excited to see the reintroduction of the National Prescribed Fire Act. We support the emphasis on workforce training and collaboration across federal and non-federal stakeholders and believe this bill would greatly enhance how prescribed fire is conducted on public and private lands throughout the country,” said J. Morgan Varner, PhD, Director of Research at Tall Timbers.
“Senator Wyden’s National Prescribed Fire Act is a must-pass bill for the sake of our communities and forests. Prescribed fire is the safest, most effective, efficient, and economical tool for influencing future wildfire behavior. Ask any wildland firefighter and they will admit that they’d rather be lighting fires under the best of weather conditions than fighting fires under the worst conditions. Proactive prescribed burning beats reactive wildfire fighting any day!” said Timothy Ingalsbee, Executive Director of Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology (FUSEE).
“In Oregon, The Nature Conservancy has been using prescribed fire since 1983. Prescribed fire is an essential tool to restore and steward fire-dependent ecosystems, reduce the risk to communities, and help many of Oregon’s most iconic natural landscapes become more resilient to extreme wildfires. We are grateful for Senator Wyden’s leadership on the National Prescribed Fire Act – providing a pathway to accelerate the pace and scale of prescribed fire necessary to combat the wildfire crisis in the western United States,” said Katie Sauerbrey, Oregon Fire Program Director at The Nature Conservancy.
The text of the bill is here. A one-page summary of the bill is here. A section-by-section of the bill is here.
