Commissioners Approve Utility’s First Wildfire Mitigation Plan Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency

07/08/2022

EWEB’s Board of Commissioners approved the utility’s first Wildfire Mitigation Plan during the July 5 Board meeting.

Fireworks and Power Lines Don’t Mix

06/30/2022

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

New wildfire camera atop EWEB tower

06/28/2022

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

06/27/2022

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

06/24/2022

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