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BAER

Forest Service evaluating fire-related road, trail closures

October 3, 2018 by Methow Valley News

Local U.S. Forest Service officials this week were evaluating road and trail closures in areas impacted by the Crescent Mountain and McLeod fires, to determine where and when the closures can be lifted.

“We anticipate that very soon we will bring everything [closures] back to the fire perimeter area,” said Chris Furr, Methow Valley district ranger.

Filed Under: Fire, NEWS Tagged With: BAER, Fire

Diamond Creek Fire assessment identifies long-term damage to trails, soil, streams

November 22, 2017 by Methow Valley News

A post-fire assessment of the Diamond Creek Fire identified potential “threats to human life and safety” along wilderness trails in severely burned areas, and in the communities of Lost River and Mazama, which are downstream of the burned area and could experience flooding.

More than half of the area …

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: 2017 wildfires, BAER, Diamond Creek Fire, Wildfire

Report lists likely impacts of Twisp River Fire

December 3, 2015 by Methow Valley News

The potential for flooding and subsequent damage has significantly increased in areas burned by last summer’s Twisp River Fire, according to findings of a post-fire analysis. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) report found that roads, homes, irrigation facilities, utilities…

Filed Under: NEWS Tagged With: BAER, Twisp River Fire

Erosion, flooding likelihood dramatically increased after fires

November 13, 2015 by Methow Valley News

The potential for erosion and flooding following a severe rainstorm increased by more than 10,000 percent on U.S. Forest Service lands burned by the Twisp River Fire, according to a post-fire analysis conducted by the Forest Service.

On national forest lands burned by the Black Canyon Fire, the potential for soil erosion after…

Filed Under: Fire Tagged With: 2015 local area wildfires, BAER, Twisp River Fire

Reports on severity of burn damage, erosion threats due next month

September 23, 2015 by Methow Valley News

Field studies to assess damage from recent wildfires on state and private lands in Okanogan County have been completed, and a report on potential erosion threats is expected early next month.

A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team began work on Sept. 11 and spent four days on the ground evaluating burn severity and damage caused by the Twisp River Fire, Okanogan …

Filed Under: Fire Tagged With: 2015 local area wildfires, BAER, flooding, Twisp River Fire

Report on post-fire risks will be initiated

September 11, 2015 by Methow Valley News

To quickly assess areas at risk of damage from flooding and mudslides after fires in Okanogan County, a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) report will be initiated this week.

“The intent is on Friday (Sept. 11) to stand up our BAER team like last year,” said Craig Nelson, manager of the Okanogan Conservation District.

Filed Under: Fire Tagged With: 2015 local area wildfires, BAER, Twisp River Fire

USFS: Post-fire road repairs continue

June 26, 2015 by Methow Valley News

Repair work continues on roads damaged by last year’s Carlton Complex Fire and summer storms, the U.S. Forest Service said this week. Burned Area Emergency Recovery, or BAER funds are helping to replace damaged culverts and make repairs, the Forest Service said. • Crews recently reported that the Volstead Road has been repaired and is […]

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: BAER, Carlton Complex Fire

Report identifies post-fire threats, recommends a variety of actions

September 25, 2014 by Methow Valley News

By Ann McCreary

A report on the potential impact of the massive Carlton Complex Fire describes a high risk of erosion and debris flow to homes, roads, water systems, public utilities and fish habitat within or near burned areas. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) report published this week identifies …

Filed Under: Fire, NEWS Tagged With: BAER, Carlton Complex Fire

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