Category: Parks

  • MERA Advisory Committee Meeting

    The MERA Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Misener Conference Room located at 1001 4th Street in La Grande.  All meetings of this committee are open to the public.   Agenda 2-6-2024 MERA Committee Minutes Nov 7 2023   Zoom Webinar Topic: Mt Emily Recreation Area Advisory…

  • Union County Parks/MERA COVID-19 UPDATE

    Union County Parks/MERA COVID-19 UPDATE NOTICE As of 5/15/2020 Union County campgrounds are open. Parties are prohibited from congregating in parking areas. Practice social distancing of at least six (6) feet. Restrooms are unable to cleaned twice a day, use at your own risk. Thank you for your cooperation. Posted May 15, 2020 Union County…

  • Applications Accepted for MERA Committees

    Applications Accepted for MERA Committees The Union County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications from qualified volunteers interested in serving on the Mt. Emily Recreation Area Motorized and Non-Motorized Advisory Committees. The purpose of these committees is to represent the interests of the public related to development, operations and maintenance of MERA by making recommendations…

  • Mt. Emily Recreation Area Advisory Committee in need of Members

      Mt. Emily Recreation Area Advisory Committee in need of Members The Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA) Advisory Committee has positions expiring and needing to be filled. The advisory committee meets approximately 4 times a year to discuss and help guide the management of the MERA and provide recommendations to the Union County Board of…

  • Regulated-Use Closure

    Regulated-Use Closure Terminated on Lands Protected by Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Season Still in Effect

  • MERA Motorized & Non-Motorized Advisory Committees Meeting

    PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE UNION COUNTY MT. EMILY RECREATION AREA MOTORIZED & NON-MOTORIZED ADVISORY COMMITTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Union County Mt. Emily Recreation Area Advisory Committees will hold a joint meeting: Wednesday, May 17, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Joseph Building Annex, Large Conference Room, 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, Oregon. The public is invited to…

  • MERA – Winter Recreation Meeting Notice

    MERA – Winter Recreation Meeting Notice At the last MERA Advisory Committee meeting the topic of winter recreation was discussed. A meeting has been set for March 8, 2016 at 7pm in the Joseph Building Annex, large conference room to discuss the topic further. The intent of the March 8th meeting is to establish a…

  • Union County Bid Request – Parks

    Union County Bid Request The Union County Public Works Department is accepting bids on the replacement of the Thief Valley dock system at Thief Valley Reservoir, Union County, Oregon. Project drawings and specifications are available for pick up at: Union County Public Works Department 10513 N McAlister Road, Island City, Oregon and: County Commissioners’ office…

  • FOX 2015 TIMBER SALE

    FOX 2015 TIMBER SALE The Union County Public Works Department is requesting proposals from qualified logging contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials and equipment to treat approximately 550 acres on the Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA), Union County, Oregon. The harvest is predominantly a sanitation/salvage harvest to help reduce the amount of mortality and…

  • MERA Forest Management Operations

    MERA Forest Management Operations The Union County MERA Department is in the planning process to treat approximately 550 acres on the Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA), Union County, Oregon as identified in the MERA Forest Management The harvest is predominantly a sanitation/salvage harvest to help reduce the amount of mortality and fuels build-up taking place…