SALEM â U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden says he is awaiting an announcement by President Biden s administration about a mobilization plan for firefighters and equipment for widespread forest fires in the West.
The Oregon Democrat told reporters Saturday, June 26, that such a mobilization plan is likely to require more money as well. He based his observation on a June 17 hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which heard a presentation by Chief Vicki Christiansen about Biden s 2022 budget request for the U.S. Forest Service.
That budget year starts Oct. 1. I do think it will take additional resources, Wyden, who sits on that committee, said. I think in a matter of days, the Biden administration will be outlining the steps that I have touched on that constitutes its strategy against this grave threat.
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Silver Falls Lodge reopens with new management
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Silver Falls lodge re-opens for business
The Silver Falls Lodge and Conference Center has a new name, a new operator and a new status open for business.
Now called Smith Creek Village in Silver Falls State Park, it has reopened after being closed for six months after the previous operator walked away from its contract with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Silver Falls Hospitality is the new management company.
“We’re very happy that park visitors now have these overnight options and services once again,” Park Manager Guy Rodrigue said in a news release. “Silver Falls Hospitality has hit the ground running and we’re eager to help them succeed in this new partnership.”