UNION COUNTY

Category: Public Works

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • MERA RFP-Mainline Firebreak 11/17/20

    UNION COUNTY MT EMILY RECREATION AREA (MERA) DEPARTMENT     REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FIREBREAK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT   MERA – MAINLINE FIREBREAK   CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR:   Sean Chambers, Parks Coordinator Union County Public Works 10513 N McAlister Road, PO Box 1103  Island City, OR 97850 541-963-1319 ISSUE DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2020 CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2020…

  • MERA RFP – 3120 Road Firebreak Construction Contract

    UNION COUNTY MT EMILY RECREATION AREA (MERA) DEPARTMENT   REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FIREBREAK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT   MERA – 3120 ROAD FIREBREAK   CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: Sean Chambers, Parks Coordinator Union County Public Works 10513 N McAlister Road, PO Box 1103  Island City, OR 97850 541-963-1319 ISSUE DATE: OCTOBER 27, 2020 CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2020 4:00…

  • MERA RFP – Red Apple Forest Improvement Project

    UNION COUNTY MT EMILY RECREATION AREA (MERA) DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LOGGING, PRE-COMMERCIAL THINNING, AND FUELS TREATMENT PROJECT RED APPLE FOREST IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MERA – Red Apple RFP  CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR:  Sean Chambers, Parks Coordinator Union County MERA 10513 N McAlister Road, PO Box 1103  Island City, OR 97850 541-963-1319 ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 BID…

  • MERA RFP – Firebreak Construction Contract

    UNION COUNTY MT EMILY RECREATION AREA (MERA) DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FIREBREAK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MERA – FIREBREAK MERA Firebreak RFP CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: Sean Chambers, Parks Coordinator Union County Public Works 10513 N McAlister Road, PO Box 1103  Island City, OR 97850 541-963-1319 ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2020 4:00 PM AWARD…

  • MERA Forest Improvement Project

  • MERA Seasonal Update

    Mt. Emily Recreation Area Seasonal Update July 22, 2020 Greetings MERA Patrons- Summer is here and so is fire season. Please be aware of updates to Fire Restrictions as summer progresses.  Blue Mountain Fire Blogspot is your spot for current fire information in the Blue Mountains. COVID-19 precautions are in place throughout MERA and our…

  • – RFP – Runway 16/34 & Taxiway D Rehabilitation Project

    UNION COUNTY RUNWAY 16-34 AND TAXIWAY D REHABILITATION Proposals Due 10:00 am, March 31, 2020 INVITATION TO SUBMIT BID PROPOSALS Union County is seeking a qualified contractor to construct the Runway 16-34 and Taxiway D Rehabilitation project. This project will shift, widen and rehabilitate Runway 16-34 Pavement, construct new taxiways and rehabilitate Taxiway D pavements…

  • 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…

  • Applications Accepted for Airport Advisory Committee

    Applications Accepted for Airport Advisory Committee The Union County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications from qualified volunteers interested in serving on the Union County Airport Advisory Committee. Open positions include the need for a pilot, a member from the forest industry, and a member of the general public.  Interested citizens representing the available openings…

  • Community Meeting – ATV Use on County Roads