A recent study by a University of Oregon graduate doing work on the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge could help water managers identify areas of the Donner und Blitzen River that could use rehabilitation. One key piece of equipment that enabled Weber to take the necessary measurements for her thesis was the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler.

Starting Saturday, June 14, the Burns Farmers Market returns to The Palace parking lot from 8 to 11:30 a.m. every week through summer, bringing with it a vibrant selection of locally grown produce, farm-raised meats and eggs, handmade breads, plants, flowers, artisan crafts, and community connection.

“Juniper encroachment has really changed the way fire behaves in this ecosystem,” said Justin DeCroo, a Fuels Planner with the BLM. “By removing dense pockets of juniper, we’re not just reducing fuel loads, we’re giving native plants and wildlife a better chance to thrive.”