OSU Extension Office-Wasco County

12/16/2024

Don't forget! Winter Pesticide Training THIS TUESDAY! If you still need pesticide credits, don't miss this informative training!

12/10/2024

You do not need to RSVP for this class. Just show up!
3 Oregon Pesticide credits are anticipated.

11/08/2024

Just a reminder so you don't miss this FREE important training! Includes lunch.
RSVP today by emailing [email protected] or by calling 541-298-3581.

10/24/2024

RSVP by emailing [email protected] or call 541-298-3581

10/02/2024

We're hiring a new Administrative Office Manager in Wasco County! For more information, view the job posting at https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/160338

09/19/2024

https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/osus-extension-service-oregons-best-kept-secret

Our mission is to bring valuable educational resources to people in rural, urban, and suburban areas alike. Extension programs focus primarily on healthy living, sustainable gardening, food systems, resilient forests, agriculture, and youth development. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Read her

09/10/2024

September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Get Ready Oregon with Blossom Beaver, OSU Extension's new disaster preparedness mascot!

09/06/2024

Air quality across the Gorge is Unsafe for Sensitive Groups today. Smoke Sensitive groups include: children 0-21, pregnant people, older adults, people with pre-existing chronic conditions (especially of the heart and lungs), outdoor workers, and houseless folks. Learn how to protect yourself and your family and monitor ongoing air quality conditions at: https://smokereadygorge.org/

09/04/2024

Exciting news for Wasco County!

OSU Extension Helps Land Nearly $6 Million for Wildfire Resilience in Wasco County Aug 30, 2024 (The Sunset Valley Fire burned agricultural fields south of The Dalles in July 2021. Photo by Jacob Powell) Sponsored content contributed by AOC Business Partner: OSU Extension Service Wasco County has be...

08/08/2024

With the worsening air quality across the region, check out our bilingual website: https://smokereadygorge.org/ to monitor local air quality, learn how you can prepare yourself for smoke events, and protect your health when smoke lingers in the Gorge.

07/22/2024

After wildfires and smoke, make sure to watch pets and livestock for symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, eye/throat irritation, increased breathing rate, nasal discharge, fatigue, disorientation, and reduced appetite/thirst. Check with your veterinarian if you observe any of these signs.

Read more here:

Wildfires occur every year and the resulting smoky conditions pose health risks for both humans and animals. Here's how to take care of pets and livestock when wildfire smoke creates unhealthy air quality.

07/19/2024

OSU Extension Office-Wasco County invites applications for an Administrative Office Manager position. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position located at the Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles. This position provides local leadership to the Wasco County Extension office which includes 11 local and 4 multi-county employees. In addition to managing operations and fiscal needs, this position plays an important role liaising between OSU Extension and local community partners.

Posting . Closes August 11. https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/157150

07/15/2024

Smoke can be harmful to our health. When the air is smoky, it can help to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and run air filters.

You can make your own air filter using a box fan and a MERV-13/FPR 10 furnace filter. Check out SmokeReadyGorge.org for more information.

07/10/2024

Looking for tips on staying safe and healthy during extreme heat? Check out OSU Extension's resources below:

When Oregon experiences extremely high temperatures in summer, these resources can help your family, plants and animals weather the heat.

07/10/2024

7 AM Larch Creek Fire Update
Level 3 GO NOW - Remains residences from Friend Rd, East to Elliott Rd and Hwy 197, South to Badger Creek Rd, West to Mc Corkle Grade Rd.

Level 2 GET SET - Remains from Fairgrounds Rd, East to Hwy 197, North to Shadybrook Rd, South to Fairgrounds Rd.

LEVEL 1 GET READY - Remains from Badger Creek Rd/Fairgrounds Rd, South to Rock Creek Dam Rd/Wamic Market Rd, West to Threemile Rd, East to Hwy 197. **NEW AREA** Elliott Rd, East to Kinglsey Rd./Dufur Gap Rd., North to Friend Rd. and South to Level 3 border.

A shelter at Maupin High School is open for anyone evacuating.

06/14/2024

Let’s recap Week!

We hope you learned more about:
☁️Sources of smoke,
☁️Checking air quality,
☁️Smoke and your health,
☁️Creating clean indoor air, and
☁️Preventing wildfire smoke.

Thanks for following along! Visit SmokeReadyGorge.org to learn more.

06/14/2024

Every action we take to prevent wildfires helps to reduce smoke exposure.

This includes careful handling of fire, like extinguishing campfires thoroughly and not dragging chains while driving.

During wildfire season, there are often burn bans in place. Call your local fire department to learn if there is a burn ban in your area. Remember, preventing wildfires is everyone's responsibility.

Let's all do our part to protect our communities and stay . Visit SmokeReadyGorge.org to learn more.