From Powder Season to Fire Season: Central Oregon’s Climate Future
With snowpack among the lowest on record, Central Oregon faces growing concerns about drought, wildfire risk, and the future of winter. From Powder Season to Fire Season brings together experts for a multifaceted roundtable discussion on what this means for our region and what we can do about it.
Topics We’ll Explore
What is happening with snowpack and drought this year
Why it matters locally for water, recreation, and wildfire risk
How climate change is shaping Central Oregon’s future
Practical steps our community can take
Speakers
Bob Shaw - Retired Chief Meteorologist, NewsChannel 21
Matt Warbritton - Supervisory Hydrologist, USDA
Larry O’Neil - Associate Professor, OSU and State Climatologist of Oregon
Rika Ayotte - Executive Director, Deschutes Land Trust
Jodie Schiffman - Co-Coordinator, Oregon Living with Fire
Matthew Aghai - CEO, Viridian Ecosystems; VP, Bend Climate Collective
Moderator - Dani Sangster - Chief of Staff, Bend Climate Collective; Founder/Principal, Sonder HR
Where and When
Moderated roundtable discussion with local experts at Ray Hall (OSU Cascades). Those who would like to continue the conversation are invited to join for networking at Lifty’s afterward.
5:15pm: Doors open
5:30–7:00 pm: Panel discussion and audience Q+A
Post panel discussion: Networking at Lifty’s (included with panel + networking ticket).
Tickets
Two ticket tiers are available:
Panel discussion: $10 per ticket
Panel + networking at Lifty's (includes a drink ticket): $20 per ticket
Parking at OSU is free after 5pm.
If the cost of a ticket is prohibitive to entrance please email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to offer a free ticket.
Hosted by Bend Climate Collective, an independent organization not affiliated with Oregon State University. Visit us at bendclimate.com.