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Heavy Metals in Klamath River Water are Not Dangerous to Health, but Do Not Drink It
Concentrations of heavy metals in the water of the Klamath River are not a threat to public health but is not suitable as drinking water, says an environmental program…
Oregon’s Urban Trees Get Extra Support
Oregon's Urban and Community Assistance Forestry Program has expanded its support services for urban forests and trees in urban areas through new funding. This has more…
Wildlife Crossing In Southern Oregon Gets Federal Funding Boost
An initiative of the Southern Oregon Wildlife Crossing Coalition (SOWCC) has made progress towards its funding goals with the addition of $400,000 approved by Congress…
Lower Klamath Dam and River State of Emergency declared
The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency because of water quality issues in the Lower Klamath Dam and River.
Solar-Powered Trash Cans for Ashland Pilot Program
In an innovative move, Ashland City Council is installing 13 solar-powered trash cans to combat littering and reduce the time spent on garbage disposal.
Conservationists Oppose “Excessive” Logging in Josephine County Forest – Federal Court Hearing
The Medford federal court will consider the objections of three conservation groups to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM)…
Helicopter Logging Will Rid Ashland Forest of Dying and Dead Douglas Fir Trees
The Ashland City Council has approved a helicopter logging project to remove dying and dead Douglas firs to safeguard recreational areas and protect the city from…
Oregon Forest’s Habitat Conservation Plan Ready To Move Forward Despite Objections
A controversial plan that will change the way the state's logging activities comply with the federal Endangered Species Act is moving ahead but will reduce logging on…
