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Harvesting Wild Spring Chinook On Mainstem Umpqua River Temporarily Banned
On Friday, the Oregon Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (ODFW) announced that wild spring Chinook salmon harvest on the mainstem Umpqua River will be prohibited for…
Oregon is Facing a Biodiversity Crisis: Public Participation Invited
Oregon is facing a biodiversity crisis, and the public is asked to become involved in a blueprint crucial for the conservation effort.
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands Protection Bill Failed to Attract Congressional Attention
The excitement of a unanimous Senate vote giving protection to Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands ended in an anti-climax when the proposal died in the House before the…
Up To $60,000 Reward For Reporting Bly Wolves Poaching in Oregon
Significant rewards are being offered for reporting Bly wolf poaching following a grey wolf poaching incident near Bly. Several wolf poachings have rewards for…
U.S. President Declares 2024 Wildfires a Major Disaster for Oregon
President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon following last year’s financially crippling wildfire season.
Oregon Bans Sale of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
The sale of fluorescent light bulbs became illegal on January 1, 2025, to encourage Oregonians to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting.
First Wildlife Crossing Over Interstate 5 in Southwest Oregon Will Cost $33 Million
The first-ever wildlife crossing over Interstate 5 in southwest Oregon will cost $33 million federally funded by the state Department of Transportation.
Oregon Owyhee Canyonlands Receives Federal Protection After Years of Negotiations and Failed Attempts
After five years of negotiations and three failed attempts, the U.S. Senate has finally received unanimous approval for federal protection of Southeast Oregon’s Owyhee…
