Category: Parks

Union County Bid Request The Union County Public Works Department is accepting bids on the replacement of the Thief Valley dock system at Thief Valley Reservoir, Union County, Oregon. Project drawings and specifications are available for pick up at: Union County Public Works Department 10513 N McAlister Road, Island City, Oregon and: County Commissioners’ office…

FOX 2015 TIMBER SALE The Union County Public Works Department is requesting proposals from qualified logging contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials and equipment to treat approximately 550 acres on the Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA), Union County, Oregon. The harvest is predominantly a sanitation/salvage harvest to help reduce the amount of mortality and…

MERA Forest Management Operations The Union County MERA Department is in the planning process to treat approximately 550 acres on the Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA), Union County, Oregon as identified in the MERA Forest Management The harvest is predominantly a sanitation/salvage harvest to help reduce the amount of mortality and fuels build-up taking place…

MERA motorized trail system has been reopened to regulated motorized use under advisement from the State of Oregon Department of Forestry. Possession of the following fire fighting equipment is required while traveling, except on state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2 ½ pound or larger fire…

March 5, 2015 Greetings MERA patrons, I hope you have been enjoying the early spring this year. As you may know there has been significant trail development over the past two seasons. About 17 miles of new trails have been developed. These new trails are especially sensitive during moist conditions and will take a season…

The public safety concerns regarding buffalo roaming on Mt. Emily have been contained and the buffalo have been removed from the site. Mt. Emily Recreation Area has been re-opened, with standard seasonal restrictions to motorized access from Igo Lane for winter range. For questions, contact: Sean Chambers Parks Coordinator (541) 963-1319