June 30 2022

June 30, 2022

Fireworks and Power Lines Don’t Mix

Using fireworks near power lines could lead to a fire, explosion, power outage or downed line.

New wildfire camera atop EWEB tower

A new digital fire lookout tower will soon be able to spot small fires before they threaten communities and infrastructure in the upper McKenzie River Valley, thanks to a new ALERTWildfire camera installed Monday on a communications tower owned and operated by the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB).

College Hill Water Storage Site Will be Closed for July 4 Holiday, Fireworks Banned

EWEB will continue the annual closure of our College Hill Reservoir over the Fourth of July holiday and prohibit fireworks on the property grounds.

Fake Geese, Drones, and Glow-in-the-Dark Markers: How EWEB Protects Birds from Powerlines

As part of EWEB's relicensing requirements for the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project, we are reducing the risk of birds colliding with electricity.

My EV Story: Bill & Pearl's Arcimoto & Prius

It's called an FUV, a fun utility vehicle. And we are so having FUN! We are proud to have a small fleet of electric vehicles. Two to be exact.