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Staffing cuts to NRCS and NOAA could affect Central Oregon avalanche and water supply forecasts
Federal staffing cuts to the Natural Resources Conservation Service could have an impact on the accuracy of data used by the Central Oregon Avalanche Center to make its forecasts of danger levels in the mountains.
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Staffing cuts to NRCS and NOAA could affect avalanche and water forecasts in C.O.
Federal staffing cuts to the Natural Resources Conservation Service could have an impact on the accuracy of data for the Central Oregon Avalanche Center.
Oregon lawmakers urge rehiring of federal workers that track water supply, snowpack
Only five employees remain. The Oregon lawmakers said reversing that decision — and restoring the small agency's budget — was critical given the office maintains two vital resources.
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DOGE cracking down on leases for dozens of FSA, NRCS sites
The USDA is cutting 59 FSA and NRCS office leases to reduce costs, sparking concerns for employees and rural communities.
National Weather Service staff cut 30-40% in Oregon, jeopardizing forecast, warnings
The agency has seen a series of reductions, hiring freezes and buyouts as part of the Trump administration’s effort to shrink federal government.