Tri-County CWMA Notice of Job Openings
TRI-COUNTY CWMA NOTICE OF JOB OPENINGS POSITION: Tri-County Weed Management – Natural Resources Grants Manager/Office Specialist POSITION: Tri-County Weed Management – Noxious Weed Specialist Open Date: Monday, January 31, 2022 Closing Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 or until filled To Apply: Submit application by mail or email to the address below. Applications must be received, […]
MERA Field Review
Field Review Opportunity of Forest Management Red Apple Project Wednesday November 10 @ 12 noon Owsley Canyon Trailhead Come get informed on forest management activities planned for the Red Apple area of MERA this winter and into spring. A discussion and walk through will be led by Union County forest consultant and MERA Coordinator. Curious […]
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 […]
Request for Proposals for Land & Building Design and Construction
— ADVERTISEMENT — REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Union County Vector Control District Land & Building Design & Construction Union County Vector Control District is soliciting written proposals to select a qualified developer to secure and develop 1.5+ acres of land and build a 60’ W x 100’ L x 18’ H structure. Respondents to this […]
MERA Firewood Sale
MERA Firewood Sale The Union County Commissioners approved the sale of firewood at the October 6 commission meeting. The firewood sale is along the MERA Mainline trail 201, effective today through the end of November 2021. $10 up to 5 cords per permits available at the Union County Public Works office Monday-Thursday 8-5, 10513 […]
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 […]
Second Reading of ORD 2021-04 Building Enforcement Codes
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE CONSIDERATION Building Enforcement Codes Ordinance 2021-04 The Union County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 will consider at 9:30 a.m. the Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-04, IN THE MATTER OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ENFORCEMENT POWERS AND PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNION COUNTY LAND USE AND […]
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 […]