06 Oct 2026
By kdebone

Free workshop for La Pine homeowners: “Wildfire Home Protection Strategies”

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OSU Extension, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, and the Oregon Department of Forestry are hosting a free 3-hour workshop on practical ways to make your home more resistant to wildfire. Local experts will cover: • Home materials • Landscaping • How to assess a home Thursday, October 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. La Pine Senior Activity Center 16450 Victory Way, La Pine Register (free): https://beav.es/WHPS26 Questions? Email rachel.humpert@oregonstate.edu Space is open to the community — the more neighbors who show up, the better prepared we all are. Please share with anyone in the Newberry Country who owns or cares…
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10 Apr 2026
By kdebone

Free Defensible Space Opportunity

Defensible Space
Newberry Regional Partnership Defensible Space Action Team (DSAT) Wins NFPA Award The Newberry Regional Partnership Defensible Space Action Team (DSAT) is proud to announce it has received an award from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for its wildfire preparedness initiative. DSAT is now seeking a qualifying local property owner—whose home would benefit from fuel reduction, home hardening, and creation of defensible space. The team will perform the work at no cost to the selected property owner, with all expenses covered by the Newberry Regional Partnership (NRP) and its partners. In addition to completing the hands-on project, DSAT will host small…
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17 Feb 2026
By kdebone

February DSAT Work Session Summary 

Defensible Space, Defensible Space Meetings
The February 2026 DSAT (Defensible Space Action Team) Work Session brought together 24 participants from 15 organizations to strengthen community wildfire resilience in southern Deschutes and northern Klamath counties. The group focused on three main objectives: creating consistent outreach messaging, identifying ways to help neighborhoods become FireWise, and improving coordination around fire mitigation projects. Framed within the broader Fire Adapted Communities approach, DSAT emphasized its niche in resident mitigation (defensible space and home hardening), partnerships and outreach, and selected landscape treatments to complement other regional efforts. A major portion of the workshop explored how to tailor wildfire preparedness messaging to…
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18 Oct 2025
By kdebone

Wildfire Home Protection Strategies Workshop coming on October 18, 2025!

Defensible Space
We’re excited to invite you to the Wildfire Home Protection Strategies Workshop, a FREE class designed for contractors and the general public. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn practical ways to safeguard homes from wildfires. Learn more about defensible space landscaping, recommended building materials, and how to assess your home and neighborhood! Please help us to spread the word by sharing this with your neighbors, family, and friends. Together, we can build a safer, more prepared community. Register by emailing rachel.humpert@oregonstate.edu Earn 4 hours of CE credit for Oregon CCB, OSLAB, LCB, ISA
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26 Sep 2025
By kdebone

County awarded $3.4 million grant for La Pine wildfire mitigation

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Deschutes County is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $3.4 million USDA Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant for its La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project. The project is a collaborative effort to reduce fire fuels, educate the public, increase wildfire preparedness, and mitigate wildfire risk within the La Pine Rural Fire District. “I’m proud to say that the La Pine Mitigation Project was one of 58 projects nationwide to receive a Community Wildfire Defense Grant,” said County Forester Kevin Moriarty. “The funds will be used by Deschutes County and its partner agencies to increase the community’s ability to…
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26 Sep 2025
By kdebone

La Pine wildfire risk reduction project awarded $3.5 million in federal grant

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La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project - Awarded $ 3,439,362This project is a collaborative effort to reduce fire fuels, educate and increase wildfire preparedness among residents, and mitigate wildfire risk in the communities within the La Pine Rural Fire District. Proposed projects include improving ingress/egress routes and reducing hazardous fuels from both private and County-owned public land within the WUI. Community engagement and education will also be a priority for the project partners through educational events, workshops, and community outreach. LA PINE, Ore. -- Nearly $3.5 million in federal grant money is going toward reducing wildfire risks near La Pine, the…
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09 Aug 2025
By kdebone

Project Wildfire Neighborhood Coalition Meeting – 7/17/25

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Our Defensible Space Action Team recently hosted another incredibly informative event! We extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the Project Wildfire Neighborhood Coalition (PWNC) for holding their monthly meeting at the La Pine Senior Activity Center in La Pine. The meeting provided invaluable insights into wildfire preparedness, with a strong emphasis on empowering communities. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of the Firewise USA® Program and received a vital update from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on local fire prevention efforts. Understanding the Firewise USA® ProgramAustin Reimer, Stewardship Forester with the Oregon Department of Forestry, highlighted the critical role of the Firewise USA® Program…
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26 Apr 2025
By kdebone

Wildfire Preparedness Fair – April 26, 2025

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Click here to see the PowerPoint presentationfrom the Wildfire Preparedness Fair in La Pine on April 26, 2025 Newberry Regional Partnership (NRP) in partnership with the Oregon State Fire Marshal, La Pine Fire District, Walker Range, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, Central Oregon Fire Prevention Coop, Project Wildfire, Upper Deschutes River Communities and other national, state and local agencies, organizations and businesses presented the “Wildfire Preparedness Fair”, Saturday, April 26, 9am-12pm, at the La Pine Park and Recreation Community Center. Information from this program empowers residents and businesses to mitigate the consequences of wildfires. Action Team Leader Monte Dammarell commented : “The…
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