Maps show what a likely La Niña winter means for Oregon weather

The temperature map gives a little more specificity. According to the Climate Prediction Center, the northwest part of Oregon ...
Oregonian

Which plants will survive an Oregon winter? Map that shows gets first revision in a decade

The latest edition of the USDA’s Plant Zone Hardiness Map, used by big growers and home gardeners alike, was released Wednesday, with zones in half the country changing. Just not those in most of ...
katu

Oregon's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon has finalized its statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface, with the final versions now accessible on the Oregon Explorer website.
Yahoo

New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage

Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements under a new hazard map released Tuesday by state fire officials. The ...
E&E

Wildfire map sparks homeowner outrage in Oregon

A tool to identify properties with rising fire risk was abruptly withdrawn by the state after homeowners raised concerns about its effect on property values. Oregon officials released a map this ...
KGW8

Meet Oregon's new wildfire map. Will it be the same as the old wildfire map?

SALEM, Ore. — It’s that time of year when we’re thinking about wildfires, and right now the state is working on a map intended to help Oregonians know where the highest fire risks are. That said, ...
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Mapping Oregon's wildlife corridors: Research supports safe travel for people and animals

Wildlife everywhere faces a growing challenge: moving safely across an increasingly fragmented landscape. Roads, urban development, and other human-made barriers can make it harder for animals to ...
OPB

Oregon’s wildfire risk map is due soon. But first, the public has a chance to weigh in

How should Oregon determine which parts of the state face the highest wildfire risk? A new set of rules will guide a statewide process of identifying high fire risk areas and mapping the level of risk ...
The Bulletin

As Oregon removes slurs from maps, a Central Oregon landmark faces scrutiny

A state board dropped nearly 100 derogatory terms from maps this year, Central Oregon’s China Hat Butte wasn’t one of them ...
katu

Repeal of Oregon wildfire risk map advances forward

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A bill repealing a controversial wildfire hazard map will go to the Senate floor for a vote. The Senate Committee on Natural Resources unanimously voted to lift the bill out of ...
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Oregon's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones

Oregon has finalized its statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface, with the final versions now accessible on the Oregon Explorer website. CONTINUING COVERAGE | OREGON ...