From the Oregonian: A bill that would scale back the number of suction dredge mining permits issued in Oregon has passed the House and Senate and heads to the desk of Gov. John Kitzhaber, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
The bill prohibits mining in salmon spawning areas year-round. Fish advocacy groups like Trout Unlimited, the McKenzie Flyfishers and Native Fish Society have been tracking this bill throughout this legislative session. Send these people money and volunteer your time.