Restoring the Landscape
Brattain Wildfire Recovery
After a 2020 wildfire burned thousands of acres in Lake County, landowners and agencies came together to replant and rebuild.
Reseed and Recover
The Brattain Fire of 2020 had a significant impact on the Paisley area in Lake County, Oregon. Sparked by human activity during a period of extreme fire weather—including high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds—the fire quickly spread through rugged terrain about 10 miles south of Paisley. It ultimately burned over 50,000 acres, threatening the town itself, nearby homes, Highway 31, the Fremont-Winema National Forest, and local infrastructure including a rural airport and timber lands.
In the wake of the devastation, local and state agencies came together with private landowners in a coordinated effort to restore both grazing land and wildlife habitat. Through the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), lottery dollars were provided to support these efforts, both in the form of reseeding and monitoring the recovering landscape.
We have forage that’s basically come back to as good or better than it was before.— Jim Morgan, Landowner
Your Lottery Play Helps Oregon Habitats
Lottery dollars, distributed by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), play a vital role in supporting projects that restore and preserve sensitive habitats across the state. OWEB has granted more than $74,000 to the Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council since the Brattain Fire to retore and monitor grazing land and natural habitats — work that should benefit both the human economy and wildlife for decades to come.
Featured Projects
LOTTERY DOLLARS DOING GOOD THINGS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Economic Growth
State Parks
Outdoor School
Natural Habitats
Public Schools
