Wildfire Recovery
Holiday Farm Fire Lawsuit Update: Settlement Talks Begin as New Questions Emerge About BPA Records
October 2026 | McKenzie Community Partnership Six years after the Holiday Farm Fire devastated communities along the McKenzie
McKenzie River, Oregon
Rebuilding the McKenzie River, together.
Plain-language answers on rebuilding, wildfire readiness and what’s changing on the river, from neighbors who have been here since the fire.
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Start with what you need
Short guides that explain your options in plain language and link to the official source.
Rebuild or add an ADU
Permits, costs and the steps in order, for fire-affected lots and beyond.
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Septic & wastewater
What works on your lot, including options for tight or “unbuildable” sites.
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Get fire-ready
Firewise, defensible space and evacuation planning before the next fire season.
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Blue River’s future
What the Blue River Flex zoning allows and what comes next for downtown.
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Local business & jobs
Help starting or growing a business on the river.
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Find local services
Contractors, health care, food and other help, in one place.
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Hot topics
What’s on the river’s mind
The issues, projects and stories neighbors are talking about right now.
Local Business & Jobs
Welcome to VisitMcKenzieRiver.com : A Community-Powered Directory for Our 60-Mile Main Street
By Chris LaVoie If you have ever driven along the McKenzie Highway, you already know that this is
River, Forest & Environment
Leaburg Dam Removal: What’s the Plan — and Where Do Salmon Fit In?
Here’s a short summary of where this project is right now. by Chris LaVoie I’ve asked my research
Latest updates
McKenzie Community Partnership Update
August 15, 2026
Light Up the River! A Holiday Sparkle Fest in the McKenzie
November 28, 2025
Results
You spoke up. Here’s what changed.
2020–2021
Resource centers opened
When residents returned after the Holiday Farm Fire, MCP opened resource centers with food and household supplies.
October 2024
Blue River Flex zoning approved
Lane County commissioners unanimously approved zoning that lets downtown Blue River rebuild with shops, jobs and homes.
Ongoing
Three Sisters Meadow
MCP advises on plans for the 16-acre former millsite alongside a dozen local nonprofits.
What we’re working on
Our projects
Firewise
Neighborhoods working together to lower wildfire risk, and expanding to more of the river.
Holiday Lights
Volunteers light the covered bridges and line Hwy 126 with displays every winter.
Main Street & VisitMcKenzieRiver.com
Visitor guides and directories that bring travelers, and their spending, to local businesses.
Save the date
Christmas Boat Parade on Leaburg Lake
December 6, 2026 · 3rd annual
Holiday Lights volunteers bring the river together every winter. Come watch, decorate a boat, or lend a hand.
Get involved
Small ways to help
No standing committee required. Pick what fits your time.
Give an evening
Help with one event or project, like hanging lights or a Firewise work day.