The Fix Our Forests Act Protects Oregon’s Communities, Wildlife and Power

Oregon’s electric cooperatives are dedicated to keeping the lights on—safely, reliably and affordably. But outdated regulations and red tape make it harder to maintain power lines that cross federal lands, putting both energy reliability and wildfire safety at risk.

That’s why the Fix Our Forests Act is critical for Oregon communities. This bipartisan, common-sense bill aims to improve forest health, increase wildfire resilience and protect our communities. One provision will greatly increase the ability of electric cooperatives to care for infrastructure in forests and other federal lands. This includes streamlining federal processes so co-ops can quickly clear hazardous trees and maintain critical infrastructure.

Key Protections You Should Know:

• No New Roads: The bill maintains strict prohibitions against new permanent road construction in protected areas.
• Profits Reinvested: Any proceeds from hazardous tree removals go directly back to the U.S. Forest Service, supporting further forest health and public safety.
• Faster Wildfire Prevention: Utilities can act more quickly to remove hazard trees, reducing wildfire risk for rural communities.

Why It Matters: Fix Our Forests is about common-sense wildfire prevention, protecting rural communities, and maintaining Oregon’s wild places.

Act Now! Use our simple form to urge Senator Wyden to protect Oregon by supporting the Fix Our Forests Act!