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The Bull Run Watershed is an important source of drinking water for much of the greater Portland area. Access to the old growth forest is restricted in order to ensure the region’s drinking water remains clean and safe to drink. But those responsible for the water quality don’t just leave it to chance. This facility along the South Fork of the Bull Run River is a water sampling station.   

The Camp Creek Fire has halted its advance nearby.  But in case that changes and the building is threatened, firefighters took steps to protect it from flames.  They covered the small structure with material like those used for the fire shelters they carry. Should fire activity increase and approach the building, the aluminized structure wrap will protect it from burning embers and radiant heat. 

Four photos can be viewed below by clicking on the caption:

• Water sampling station along the South Fork of the Bull Run River, wrapped in order to protect it from fire.
   
• Water sampling station along the South Fork of the Bull Run River, wrapped in order to protect it from fire. 
   
• U.S. Forest Service firefighter from the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area affixes aluminized structure wrap to a water sampling station in the Bull Run Watershed. 
   
• Bridge on Forest Road 12 over the South Fork of the Bull Run River, with a water sampling station wrapped to protect it from fire.