Union County

Author: Annette Powers

  • 2022 Business Assistance Grant

    March 2, 2022 Grant Funds Available to Union County Businesses   The Union County Business Assistance Grant Program 2022 has a total of $500,000 available due to federal funding received from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund.  Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible business may be awarded subject to available funding and number of…

  • Title III Applications Accepted

    NOTICE OF PROJECT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE Title III Projects – PL 115-141 Union County is currently accepting project applications for funding under Title III of PL 115-141.  Categories of funding include 1) Firewise Communities Program; 2) Search, Rescue and other Emergency Services; 3) Emergency Services Training and Equipment Purchases; and 4) Community Wildfire Protection Plans.  Applications…

  • Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee Meeting

    The Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee will meet Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.  The purpose of the meeting will be to review completed applications submitted by the deadline of November 1 and recommend awards. In a continuing effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this meeting will be held via ZOOM teleconferencing.…

  • County Updates Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

    Union County Updates Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan   Union County is currently in the process of updating the Union County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP).  The plan allows the participating jurisdictions eligibility to apply for federal funding towards natural hazard mitigation projects. The local planning process included a wide range of representatives from city and…

  • Regulated Use Fire Season Ends for 2021

    Union County Ends Regulated Use Fire Season for 2021 The Union County Regulated Use Fire Season has ended for 2021 as specified by county ordinance.  The county ordinance may be read in entirety at www.union-county.org/emergency-services. The use of burn barrels, improved fire pits and fire appliances are allowed without a permit but must meet the…

  • Compensation Available for Wolf Depredation Techniques

    Compensation Available for Wolf Depredation Techniques Grant funding is currently available to Union County livestock producers for nonlethal wolf depredation prevention techniques designed to minimize conflicts between wolves and livestock. To be considered for funding, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021. The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Advisory Committee…

  • Commissioners Approve Resolution

    Commissioners Approve Resolution Declaring Emergency Due to Foreseeable Staffing Shortage of Health and Safety Workers September 15, 2021 In a regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting held this morning, the Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution stating concern for the foreseeable future regarding an insufficient amount of qualified local staff to continue to provide basic public…

  • MERA Camping Restrictions Lifted

    MERA Camping Restrictions Lifted September 1, 2021 The Union County Board of Commissioners voted in a regular county commission session today to lift the camping restrictions on Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA). This change in restrictions is effective immediately. In accordance with Oregon Department of Forestry regulations, campers are advised that campfires, charcoal fires, cooking…

  • Restrictions Eased on County Wide Burn Ban

    Union County Eases Restrictions on County Wide Burn Ban Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Union County Board of Commissioners voted in a regular county commission session today to release the County Wide Burn Ban/Regulated Use restrictions effective immediately at the recommendation of the Union County Fire Defense Board. County Emergency Manager Nick Vora explained that the…

  • Cherry Fruit Fly Emergence Expected June 14

    2021 – First Adult Western Cherry Fruit Fly Expected to Begin Emergence June 14 Oregon State University Extension Agent Darrin Walenta has issued a notice of announcement to all cherry tree owners in Union County regarding the emergence of the first adult western cherry fruit flies for the 2021 season.  Emergence is expected to begin…

  • Union County Begins Early Fire Season and Declares Drought

    Union County Begins Early Fire Season and Declares Drought   Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Union County Board of Commissioners voted in a regular session today to enter regulated fire season on June 15, 2021.  County Ordinance 2018-01 states the County Commissioners may enter the regulated fire season prior to July 1 based on a recommendation…

  • Notice of Union County Budget Committee Meeting

    NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING Union County & Union County Solid Waste District A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Union County and the Union County Solid Waste District, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 4:00…