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and a venue for increasing researcher understanding of the needs of managers & practitioners. 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nw.fireconsortium@oregonstate.edu Subscribe to this newsletter! September 2024 Newsletter --> Hello NW Fire Science Readers,

My hope for this newsletter is that you find an interesting article and learn something new, however small, without getting overwhelmed by the sheer amount of new articles in the list below. There is A LOT of them, no doubt. There are multiple articles looking at fire and spotted owls, social vulnerability, Indigenous Fire Stewardship, air quality, project strategizing, and so much more. 

We also have a new research brief to share that summarizes the findings of two new papers looking at historical Indidgenous fire stewardship in the Western Cascades. Plus the recap on all the upcoming events, new resources, and recent media coverage on fire and fire science topics as usual. Just a reminder that while we don't track current fire info in these monthly newsletters, under the "in the news" section below you can find resources for learning more about ongoing fires from sources that update multiple times a day. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy this summer.

Finally, we have a couple new opportunities that we are on the verge of sharing out, including a 3-day virtual workshop on equity and environmental justice in fire, and a webinar series on "Transforming Post-Wildfire Recovery in the Northwest". Stay tuned because we'll be sharing these both with you in another email within the week! 

Happy reading, and as always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, resources to highlight in future newsletters, or other news to share; we are always happy to hear from you!

Autumn Ellison
NWFSC Program Coordinator  --> Recent publications:
(Published an article? Send it to us!)

New Journal articles (pdf available):
Paywall articles (pdf not on NWFSC site): Reports:
  • Reproductive Rights in the US Wildfire Crisis: Insights From Health Workers in Oregon State. Human Rights Watch. Link to report.
  • Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Capacity of Non-governmental Organizations. Public Lands Policy Group at Colorado State University. Link to report
  • Hasert et al.: Climate Adaptation Barriers and Needs Experienced by Northwest Coastal Tribes: Key Findings from Tribal Listening Sessions. A collaborative product of the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and Washington Sea Grant. Link to report
--> New Research Brief:
Fire in the Heart of the Oregon Cascades Our newest research brief focuses on traditional Indigenous fire stewardship. The brief summarizes two recent articles on the relationship between historical fire variability & Indigenous forest stewardship. Read the brief.  --> Conferences, workshops, and trainings:
  • 7th National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop. Sept. 16-19. Atlantic City, NJ. More info
  • Washington DNR Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Course. Sept. 17-20, Pasco, WA. Contact Kyle Lapham (kyle.lapham@dnr.wa.gov) for more information on this and upcoming courses.
  • Society of American Foresters National Convention. Sept. 17-20. Loveland, CO. More info
  • Arizona Tribal Fire and Climate Resilience Summit. Oct. 8-10. San Carlos Apache Nation, AZ. More info
  • Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition Annual Meeting. Oct. 16-18. South Lake Tahoe, CA. More info. 
  • Wildland Fire Canada Conference. Oct. 28-Nov. 1. Fredericton, New Brunswick. More info
  • Columbia Gorge TREX. Sept. 22-28+. Trout Lake, WA. More info and apply 
  • Selkirk TREX. Sept. 30-Oct.11. Loon Lake, WA. Announcement and more info. Application deadline: July 8.
  • 4th SW Fire Ecology Conference. Nov. 18-22. Santa Fe, NM.
  • Arizona Wildland Urban Interface Summit. Dec 4-6. Tucson, AZ. 
  • NEW! 11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress. Dec. 2-6, 2025. New Orleans, LA. Association for Fire Ecology. SAVE THE DATE! 
--> New & upcoming online events & resources: --> "I was able to take a little time off this month to get out into the landscape with my dog and visit one of my favorite places in the NW, the Methow Valley area. Here is a picture of a hazy sunset from near the top of Goat Peak, Mazama, WA."
-Autumn Ellison, NWFSC Program Coordinator --> In the News:
Due to the rapidly changing nature of fires, we do not cover news related to current/individual wildfires in our newsletter. For current info on fires and smoke in the region, please check out the CURRENT FIRE INFO page on our website.

NoteThe NW remains at Preparedness Level 5 (the highest level) since 7/19. 
National Significant Fire Potential Outlook as of Sept. 1: HERE
Additional resources:
WA DNR Current Wildfire Incident Information
Oregon Department of Forestry Wildfire News 

Funding:
  • NEW: The Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Competitive Grant Program supports high impact projects that promote collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and advance priorities identified in a State Forest Action Plan or other restoration strategy. Learn more

Jobs: 

  • NEW: Forest and Fire Workforce Pathways in the Western US. Position offered through a FireGen Collaborative & Ecosystem Workforce Program collaboration. Learn more and apply.
  • NEW: Faculty Research Assistant/Associate in Qualitative Natural Resources Social Science. University of Oregon Ecosystem Workforce Program. More info. Open until filled. 
  • NEW: USGS Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Communications Fellowship, ORISE. More info, apply by Oct. 15. 


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Frost Advisory issued September 12 at 12:10PM PDT until September 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

7 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...For the Freeze Warning, this includes the cities of Chemult, Crescent, and Fort Rock. For the Frost Advisory, this includes the cities of Dairy, Bonanza, and Lorella. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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Freeze Warning issued September 12 at 12:10PM PDT until September 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

7 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...For the Freeze Warning, this includes the cities of Chemult, Crescent, and Fort Rock. For the Frost Advisory, this includes the cities of Dairy, Bonanza, and Lorella. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
NWS

Air Quality Alert issued September 11 at 11:46AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory.. until 3 PM PDT Friday. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Intermittent smoke issue are also likely to impact Crook County. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
NWS

Red Flag Warning issued September 11 at 8:50AM MDT until September 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

7 months 2 weeks ago
...SCATTERED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TODAY INTO THE EVENING... ...BREEZY WINDS OUTSIDE OF STORMS IN SOUTHERN ZONES... .A strong upper level low will create conditions very favorable for the development of thunderstorms through this evening. Storms have formed in eastern OR early this morning and will move into SW ID around noon MDT. After this first round moves through, additional storms should form and then continue to move northeast throughout the region. Scattered lightning is likely. Strong to severe outflow gusts are possible near storms. Heavy rain rates on burn scars pose a localized flash flood and debris flow risk. Storms weaken to showers Wednesday night and chances of wetting rains increases through Thursday. * Thunderstorms...Scattered to isolated. * Outflow Winds...50 to 60 mph. * Timing...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ today to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
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Air Quality Alert issued September 11 at 3:45AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Wednesday afternoon. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org
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Red Flag Warning issued September 10 at 2:18PM MDT until September 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

7 months 2 weeks ago
...SCATTERED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY INTO THE EVENING... ...BREEZY WINDS OUTSIDE OF STORMS IN SOUTHERN ZONES... .A strong upper level low will create conditions very favorable for the development of thunderstorms Wed into Wed evening. Storms are expected to form in eastern OR early Wed morning and move into SW ID around noon MDT. After this first round moves through, additional storms should form and then continue to move northeast throughout the region. Scattered lightning is likely. Strong to severe outflow gusts are possible near storms. Heavy rain rates on burn scars pose a localized flash flood and debris flow risk. Storms weaken to showers Wednesday night and chances of wetting rains increases through Thursday. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced by this Red Flag Warning. * Thunderstorms...Scattered to isolated. * Outflow Winds...50 to 60 mph. * Timing...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday.
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Air Quality Alert issued September 10 at 1:13PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through at least 5 PM PDT Wednesday. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org
NWS

Fire Weather Watch issued September 10 at 8:05AM MDT until September 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

7 months 2 weeks ago
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY INTO THE EVENING... .A strong upper level low will create conditions very favorable for the development of thunderstorms Wed into Wed evening. Storms are expected to form in eastern OR early Wed and move into SW ID around noon MDT. After this first round moves through, additional storms should form and then continue to move northeast throughout the region. Scattered lightning is likely. An update or upgrade will come in the afternoon forecast. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...50 to 60 mph. * Timing...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
NWS

Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 5:21PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through at least 5 PM PDT Wednesday. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org
NWS

Red Flag Warning issued September 9 at 3:57PM PDT until September 9 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

7 months 2 weeks ago
...DRY AND BREEZY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 22 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading wildfires.
NWS

Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 2:48PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

7 months 2 weeks ago
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Northern Harney County. * WHEN...UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
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Fire Weather Watch issued September 9 at 2:34PM MDT until September 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID

7 months 2 weeks ago
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AND INTO THE EVENING... .A strong upper level low will create conditions very favorable for the development of thunderstorms Wed into Wed evening. Storms are expected to form in eastern OR early Wed and move into SW ID around noon MDT. After this first round moves through, additional storms should form and then continue to move northeast throughout the region. Scattered lightning is likely. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...50 to 60 mph. * Timing...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
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Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 12:19PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. The advisory is in effect for Eastern Douglas, Northern Klamath and Northern Lake counties. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: - Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. - Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. - People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. - Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. - Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
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Air Quality Alert issued September 9 at 11:32AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory.. until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
NWS

Red Flag Warning issued September 8 at 1:48PM PDT until September 9 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

7 months 2 weeks ago
...DRY AND BREEZY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 21 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
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Red Flag Warning issued September 8 at 1:43PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms continue to be possible this afternoon across the Blue/Strawberry/Wallowa Mountains through the evening hours. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph.
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Red Flag Warning issued September 8 at 1:43PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms continue to be possible this afternoon across the Blue/Strawberry/Wallowa Mountains through the evening hours. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph.
NWS

Red Flag Warning issued September 8 at 1:43PM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms continue to be possible this afternoon across the Blue/Strawberry/Wallowa Mountains through the evening hours. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains and 644 Central Blue Mountains. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph.
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Red Flag Warning issued September 8 at 6:53AM PDT until September 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

7 months 2 weeks ago
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through afternoon across the Blue Mountains, adjacent foothills, and portions of the Columbia Basin as a weather system moves over the region. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph.
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