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2B | JULY 29, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL New resource launched for OR, WA forest fire conditions, usage restrictions Members of the public planning their next outdoor adventure on National For- ests in the Pacifi c Northwest now have a tool they can use to check fi re information for more than one forest, quick- ly and easily. Th e new resource can be found on the U.S. Forest Ser- vice, Pacifi c Northwest Re- gion website, at go.usa.gov/ xFTHh. Website visitors will fi nd current fi re information and usage restrictions for all National Forests in Wash- ington and Oregon on one page, in an easy-to-use, at-a- glance format. Th e page can also be found linked to the U.S. Forest Ser- vice, Pacifi c Northwest Re- gion website’s homepage, or by clicking “Fire & Aviation,” “Fire Information,” “Current Fire Status,” and “Fire Re- strictions Across the Region” at the top of the page. Th e chart displays fi re risk levels (low, moderate, high, very high and ex- treme), common public use restrictions (PURs) — such as whether campfi res are al- lowed in or outside of desig- nated fi re rings, if there are limits on ATV and chainsaw use, and industrial fi re pre- caution levels (IFPLs) for each forest. It also includes a link to current forest orders which links with each forest’s “Alert’s and Notices” page where current fi re and other related closure information are posted. Th ese forest or- ders may include large area or forest closures and oth- er restrictions necessary to protect resources and ensure public safety. Th e Pacifi c Northwest is facing a very challeng- ing fi re season. Fuels on the landscape are very dry; vegetation, including leaves and grasses as well as larger shrubs and trees, have been further stressed by extreme heat and drought. Members of the public are encouraged to plan carefully and “know before you go.” Tips • Determine what haz- ards may be present in an area (including fi re risk), and what closure orders and other precautions may be in eff ect before visiting. • Carry the “ten outdoor essentials” every trip to a forest, even while driving through or for day hikes and short trips. During fi re season, include water and a shovel, fi re extinguisher, or other tools to put out fi res. • Have a safety plan; make sure someone knows where you are and when you expect to return, and ask them to contact local law enforce- ment if you don’t return when expected or they have a reason to believe you’re in danger. Leaving a copy of your trip plan in your tent or on your vehicle may also help others fi nd you if an evacuation is ordered. Fa- miliarize yourself with maps of the area and have a plan for what you’ll do if a wildfi re emerges without warning. TRITHLON from B1 another, the event was also forced to go virtual because of the parking dilemma. Fans are usually encour- aged to park in a grassy lot before watching the event, but with the wildfi re season Oregon has already had, kiboshing this wasn’t the worst idea. In the end, the danger and high-risk associated with putting on the event this year mixed with the lack of a permit due to COVID outweighed the positives of doing the event in-person. Competitors were asked to confi rm their results via Global Positioning System (GPS), or just by any evi- dence possible. Although it’s not the usual way to go about things, competitors still seemed to be honest about their times in a safe fashion. Th e option to choose one’s own time and place to race was a benefi t for many, said Blair Bronson, co-race director. “Th ey don’t have to drive anywhere. It takes a lot of stress out of it,” he said. “Es- pecially for fi rst-timers who were just looking for a little extra motivation to keep them moving, to keep that goal in focus, they have that on the calendar, and they know they’re going to do it.” Next year, Bronson is hopeful things will return to a kind of normalcy, though he does anticipate some changes. “We’d love to bring it back to normal and have another fun sporting event for the community and the ability to get some of those com- munity fundraisers going again,” he said. “We might need to look at changing some of our logistics just based on some of the chal- lenges that we had this year with the current time frame of events.” Bronson is also taking into consideration that low lake levels and fi re hazards may be issues in the future. “But we’re trying to get an operational plan in place that all of those can be managed in a way that won’t be detrimental to the race itself,” he said. Th e results of the event this year have yet to be posted — but considering all the hype surrounding the race and the thousands of times that need to be documented, it could take a few days. Even if the event is vir- tual, it’s still progress. With Bohemia Mine Days re- turning two weekends ago and the Tri at the Grove making a reappearance last weekend, it’s evident that summer in the Grove is swinging back. ARCHERY from B1 controlled archery seasons. Th ese hunts would be added to the current sev- en WMUs within the Blue Mountains already man- aged for regulated archery seasons. Th ese controlled hunts would be the only op- portunity for archers who draw and purchase those tags. Within the units pro- posed for regulatory change, ODFW is propos- ing a mix of single WMU and a zone hunt to obtain the reduction in harvest that is the goal of moving to controlled archery. Both al- ternatives provide the con- trol necessary for wildlife managers to regulate take to achieve the overall bull harvest reduction needed to meet agency objectives. WMUs not proposed for controlled hunts would remain under the current statewide general season framework, allowing ar- chers to continue to move in response to conditions throughout the state during the archery season. high school athletics across all of Oregon. As the state transitions from heavy re- strictions and sports have the opportunity to return to normal, Bridgens is eager to have a balance of safety, participation, and fun for the returning students. “Goal number one for this next school year is the health and safety of our students and how we will adjust to a post-pandemic world by having our stu- dents feel like it’s safe and how we can get those par- ticipation levels back up,” he said. “We want to get back to our kids having fun and our coaches being able to coach. We want to get to the point where we’re not worrying about all the health and safety protocols. Th at’s what school is about, not just athletics, but our kids having a good experi- ence at school, and I hope I can help with that as we follow the guidance of the school district and the state as we move forward.” Th e future of Cottage Grove athletics is bright as Bridgens is experienced and passionate about the holistic student-athlete ex- perience at all levels. Now, with fall sports right around the corner, Bridgens steps into his new role with optimism and ex- citement to continue strong partnerships with teachers and coaches to positive- ly impact students in the community. Th e normal course spot, Lakeside State Park, was still off ered as a location where competitors could do the on-foot racing por- tion of the triathlon. Still, no activities or even course markings were allowed at the park. While Lakeside was still accessible, other locations like the Cottage Grove Lake and Dorena Lake were highly discouraged due to ecological reasons. Oregon is currently in the midst of one of its driest and historically low water level seasons ever. Th e wa- ter at both the Dorena and Cottage Grove Lake are several hundred feet away from shore, and the shore itself has turned into greasy quicksand. Th e low water levels also create problems with the timeline of the event. Th ere are typically two launch points in the water during the triathlon: one for the competitors, and anoth- er for those watching the event. One of those launch- es was forced to close due to COVID, meaning that hun- dreds of people would be forced to cluster together if the event was put on, which is a fi re hazard in itself. From one fi re hazard to One solution for oxygen at home, away, and for travel Introducing the INOGEN ONE – It’s oxygen therapy on your terms Comments can also be sent to odfw.commission@ odfw.oregon.gov Th e remainder of the 2022 hunting regulations will be presented at the September Commission meeting. Th ere are other poten- tial changes to archery elk hunting as well. Under the proposal, 13 wildlife management units (WMUs) and three sub- unit hunts would move to BRIDGENS from B1 High School and in South Lane School District has the opportunity to partic- ipate. We want to remove those barriers for people. Whether its participa- tion fees or how easy it is for kids to sign up to play sports, there’s a lot of work that needs to be done. 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