Lake County Resources Initiative - LCRI

Water does more than flow to homes and businesses in Hood River. It now generates renewable energy.

A new, micro hydropower turbine installed in the city’s drinking water system captures energy that was once wasted and converts it to clean electricity.

Learn how this innovative, cost-saving project came together: https://blog.energytrust.org/hidden-hydropower-helps-hood-river/?category=renewable-energy

Photo courtesy of City of Hood River

LET'S FILL THE BED! 8 DAYS UNTIL WE CHOOSE THE WINNER OF THE $250 GIFTCARD. BRING YOUR 3 CANS OR 3 NONPERISHABLES AND GET ENTERED.
FOOD WILL BE DONATED TO OUR LOCAL LITTLE FOOD PANTRY.

Our office will be closed for the rest of the week as we are in Astoria for the annual Fall Energy symposium from Sustainable Northwest. We will see you on Monday!

💡 Did You Know?

Heating and cooling are some of the biggest energy users in many homes.

That means improvements like proper insulation, air sealing, and efficient heating and cooling can make a meaningful difference in both comfort and energy use.

🏡 A more efficient home doesn't just save energy—it can feel better, too!

We hope you are enjoying the day with your family, we are closed today for Labor Day but will be back in the office tomorrow

Make sure you come by and see us at the Community Resource Station booth!

Fair is Here!

The scales are open, the animals are arriving, and the 2026 Lake County Fair is officially underway!

Join us throughout the week as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our 4-H and FFA youth. Check out today's schedule and come support our exhibitors.

Let's make it a great fair!

Our Forest Monitoring Crews are hard at work in Lakeview, Oregon! They are collecting data about tree health, understory vegetation, and fuel abundance. This data will help the County prepare the area for wildfires. Thank you to our team and everyone else working to combat wildfire devastation 💚 🌲

🎉💦 FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL FUN! 💦🎉

Join our community partners on September 1st from 3–6 PM for a Back-to-School Water Balloon Battle at Fremont/AD Hay Elementary School! 🎈💦

We’ll have lots of FREE back-to-school support and fun, including:
📚 School supplies
👕 Clothing
🍎 Food & treats
🎨 Face painting
💇 Haircuts
💉 Immunization checks
🤝 Community resources
💦 Water balloon battle!

🏫 High school students: School supplies and clothing will also be available at Lakeview High School during these same hours (3–6 PM).

Come stop by, grab some school supplies and clothing, enjoy some food and treats, and have some fun as we get ready for another school year!

Everyone is welcome!