Mid John Day Watershed Council

04/13/2026

Learn about the latest in virtual fencing and control of invasive annual grasses while celebrating the rebirth of the Antelope School as the Antelope Community Center!
Hosted by our friends at Wasco County SWCD and Jefferson SWCD.

04/10/2026

Upcoming webinar series offered by Western Beavers.

04/10/2026

Controlled burn in Service Creek

Information: Controlled Burn - Service Creek

A controlled burn is currently taking place in the Service Creek area.

Heavy smoke may be visible throughout the area and could impact visibility on nearby roadways. Please drive with caution, slow down, and remain alert for changing conditions.

Please do not call 911 to report smoke in this area unless you see an active, uncontrolled fire with no firefighters or equipment nearby.

These burns are carefully managed, but your safety is our priority—so please use extra care if you are traveling through the area.

04/08/2026

03/23/2026

Planning a Prescribed Burn? Give Dispatch a Call First!

Fire Services & Law Enforcement across Wheeler County kindly asks for your help in keeping our emergency resources available where they’re truly needed.

If you’re planning a prescribed burn, please take a moment to call Frontier Regional 911 Dispatch at 541-384-2080 before you get started.

Letting Dispatch know your plans helps prevent unnecessary responses from our volunteer fire and emergency personnel.

This simple step helps:
• Reduce unnecessary emergency call-outs
• Keep our volunteers available for actual emergencies
• Save time, resources, and effort across our community

We appreciate everyone doing their part to keep Wheeler County safe—plus, it saves our volunteers from chasing smoke that’s already under control!

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!

03/21/2026

Prescribed fire notice

Information: 3/20/2026

There will be a large control burn near the area on milepost 78 on Highway 26 and Waterman Road. It is expected to be very active today and tomorrow, however it may burn for days.

Frontier Regional 911 and COIDC have been notified and have had multiple calls reporting it.

Please use caution when in the area as heavy smoke may be present.

03/19/2026

In Prineville, but good information to be gained.

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

The Mid John Day Watershed Council's next board meeting is 5 pm, Wednesday, March 4th, at the Mitchell Community Hall. Please join us!

12/05/2025

It's a little wet in the Watershed this week. About 1.2" in the gauge.