USDA Awards Grant, Loan for Gold Hill Infrastructure Improvements
The United States Department of Agriculture is investing $6.4 million in a loan and grant to Rogue Valley Sewer Services. Today, USDA Rural Development Oregon State Director Jim Carmack announced the agency is investing $6,237,000 in grant and $250,000 in loan to make improvements, including a critical sewer pipeline connection from Gold Hill to the Medford Regional Water Reclamation Facility. This project with Rogue Valley Sewer Services will ensure wastewater services comply with safety regulations and will replace the city’s treatment plant by transferring service to a more modern and capable facility. This project is funded through USDA Rural Development’s Water and Environmental Programs, which focus on rural water and waste infrastructure needs of rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less. ...Read more
Fire Season Regulations Remain despite Cool, Rainy Conditions in the Forecast
Despite cooler conditions and rain in the forecast, fire season regulations are still in effect.
The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District says debris burning of any kind remains illegal during fire season, and is incredibly dangerous when warm, windy weather returns to the forecast.
The US National Weather Service Medford office issued a wind advisory for the majority of Josephine County for winds gusting up to 45 miles per hour. Debris burns or any new fire start will grow in these conditions, even in cooler weather.
Not only is debris burning in piles and barrels banned during fire season for these risks, but also because piles can easily reignite days, weeks, or months later when the right conditions occur. Protect your home and neighborhood by waiting until fire season is over to burn.
Forest officers are ready to respond to calls of illegal burns or other violations as needed. Firefighters also remain ready to respond to any new fire starts across Josephine and Jackson counties.
Prevent fires now and in the future by following all current regulations. Learn more at www.swofire.com ...Read more
Josephine and Jackson Counties Air Quality Affected by Moon Complex Smoke
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