www.udrc.orgPO Box 3042Sunriver, OR 97707501(c)3 Organization UDRC Community/Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 14Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Lane Laura Miller, UDRC Board member will present her experiences providing wildfire camp services during the record breaking 2024 Oregon wildfire season. The annual UDRC Board meeting open to […]
In the last few weeks, a bear has been observed in several local communities, including OWW1. The most recent sighting was captured by a camera on the west end of Big River Drive. Stay alert, particularly at night. Keep yourself—and your pets—safe!
OWW1 RESIDENTS: THIS YEAR’S SNOW-PLOWING POLICY Snow-plowing is triggered when accumulated snow on the roads reaches 4 to 6 inches, with additional attention being paid when the snow becomes slushy and makes traction difficult. Because of a continuing labor shortage, our snow-plowing contractor will not have sufficient staff […]
Due to unforeseen complications during planned repairs, Water Wonderland Improvement District has been forced to shut down water service to all of OWW1, beginning at 9:30 this morning. The District said that this shut-off may last as long as four hours.
Deschutes National Forest Firefighters Begin Pile Burning Season If conditions favorable, firefighters could start ignitions Wednesday Central Oregon — Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest plan to begin pile burning as conditions are favorable. Firefighters select pile burning units for ignition based on moisture levels, forecasted weather and conditions predicted to […]
Greetings, As Fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management Prineville District are preparing for their Fall/Winter Prescribed Fire program. We plan to start implementing prescribed fire as early as conditions (weather, fuel moistures, access availability, and smoke management), allow. Burning […]
For the second time in two weeks, we have experienced vandalism at our mailboxes. The new solar lights, which replaced the old ones destroyed in a previous incident, have themselves been removed by vandals. The County Sheriffs have been notified, are investigating and would appreciate any information concerning these events […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2024 Central Oregon — The Little Lava Fire was very active yesterday due to dry fuel conditions and gusty winds. Currently, the fire is estimated to be 14,529 acres and remains 63% contained. Weather conditions were favorable today and firefighters made great progress. Dozer line […]
Bachelor Complex Fire Update September 26, 2024 Quick Facts: Bachelor Complex Size: 11,742 acres Start Date: September 8, 2024 Location: 20 miles SW Bend, OR Personnel: 140 Containment: 50% Forest Service Road (FSR) 40 will be reopened to the public today at 5:00pm. The FSR 45 closure points […]
Meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Quarum Present? Yes, 88, including those present and proxies. Treasurer’s Report Checking Account plus CD—$114,000 Mailbox Account— $995.00 Snow Removal Dean reported that snow removal for last winter came to approximately $2700—somewhat less than normal. He also […]