SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), North Cascade District, is looking for community comments on its facilities master plan. This plan looks at options after the loss of the ODF’s Lyons office during the 2020 Labor Day fires. A consultant evaluated both the Lyons facility and the Molalla facility and has made several recommendations in the new plan.
The master plan looks at the benefits and challenges of improving both the Santiam (Lyons) unit and Molalla unit facilities and the alternative of combining both offices into one new facility at a yet to be determined location.
A presentation, a questions and answer period, and a discussion will take place at three in person and one virtual meeting. The in-person community meetings will be held in Silverton, Lyons and Molalla. There is limited space at the locations so please RSVP if you plan on attending the meetings. RSVP to Scott West, Assistant District Forester at Scott.A.West@ODF.Oregon.gov by noon the day of the meeting you are planning to attend.
All the meetings will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will take place on the following dates and locations:
- June 12 – Silverton Fire Hall, 819 Railway St, Silverton,
- June 13 – Santiam Valley Grange Hall, 1140 5th St, Lyons
- June 14 – Molalla Grange Hall, 127 Grange Avenue, Molalla
- June 15 – Virtual Zoom Meeting is also 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meeting link: https://odf.zoom.us/j/99916113858 No RSVP is required for the Virtual Zoom meeting.
The Facilities Master Plan and the Plan Presentation are available online. Hard copies are also available at North Cascade District offices.
ODF staff are looking for comments on several key questions including:
- Do you have any questions associated with the Master Plan?
- What did you find to be the most useful section of the master plan?
- What do you like or don’t like about the plan?
- How often do you visit a district office each year?
- Any other recommendations about the district’s facilities?
- After the district has decided on a plan of action how or do you want to be informed of its progress?
Email Scott West at Scott.A.West@ODF.Oregon.gov with answers to the above questions and any feedback on the master plan. Feedback and questions will be discussed at the meetings.