Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News

Support New Instream Water Rights in the South Willamette Basin

Comments Due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16th From WaterWatch of Oregon: Last spring the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced it had applied for over 260 new instream water rights in the Willamette River system to protect instream flows for … Continue reading

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The Biggest Environmental Win Ever for Trout Anglers?

KIRK DEETER DECEMBER 2024 This week saw the U.S. Congress pass legislation that may do more for the future of trout fishing than anything that has happened before–and very few in the fly-fishing industry are talking about it. The “Good Samaritan Remediation … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Meetings and Events Dec 3-5, 2024

On Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, the Redsides and Bluebacks (Corvallis) chapters of TU will be holding a happy hour at PublicHouse in Springfield from 5 – 6 p.m. We’ll be in ‘The Study’ room, which is adjacent to the Beer Hall. Following … Continue reading

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Wild Fish Need Your Voice! Speak Up for the Future of Oregon’s Wild Fish

Now is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Oregonians to weigh in on the public investments YOU want our state to make to build resilience for salmon, steelhead, and trout in the face of a changing climate.  Currently, ODFW is conducting a survey to … Continue reading

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Film Showing: The Last 100 Miles: The Fight for the lower Deschutes

Join us for the Lane County premiere of a new documentary about the majesty and challenges of the lower Deschutes River, The Last 100 Miles: The Fight for the lower Deschutes. Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, … Continue reading

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Native Fish Society – McKenzie River Cleanup

Join the Native Fish Society’s McKenzie Chapter for a river cleanup at Armitage Park on October 27th at 10am. We’ll provide hot beverages, donuts, garbage bags, and gloves as we work together to clean the McKenzie River. Afterward, gather with us … Continue reading

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ACTION ALERT – SAY NO TO JET BOATS IN THE UPPER ROGUE

From Native Fish Society Over the past decade, Native Fish Society and other southern Oregon conservation groups have been working to protect the wild native fish of the upper Rogue River from the harmful impacts of large jet boats. And … Continue reading

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McKenzie Watershed Council River Clean Up 2025

The McKenzie Watershed Council is holding their McKenzie River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 28th! There are still plenty of land areas and stretches of river to claim as your own for the cleanup and there’s a free BBQ at Hendricks … Continue reading

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The future of native Willamette River fish is in Limbo

Story by Meira Gebel Axios The fate of threatened native fish in Oregon’s Upper Willamette River Basin remains in limbo after a federal agency missed a key deadline to file a report to Congress on whether eight hydroelectric dams are still necessary. … Continue reading

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Hatchery Reform on the Table in Oregon as ODFW Launches Public Engagement Process

by Jennifer Fairbrother Native Fish Society A System in Need of Reassessment Warming rivers; wildfires; aging infrastructure; supply cost increases; conflicts with wild fish conservation and recovery. Just a few of the reasons it’s time for the state of Oregon … Continue reading

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Volunteers Needed for Salmon Watch

With the new school year comes the return of one of the Watershed Council’s most treasured programs: Salmon Watch. During the months of September and  November, students from across Lane County participate in the Salmon Watch Program to witness the … Continue reading

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Dream Dory Raffle is on NOW!

From Native Fish Society Win a Wooden Drift Boat for Only $100 and Support the Revival of Wild, Native Fish! Dream Dory Raffle is on NOW! BUY TICKETS HERE What: A chance to win your dream wooden dory in the name of … Continue reading

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Molalla and Umpqua Bass Bashes June 2024

Join us on Saturday, June 22nd on the Molalla or the Umpqua for a bashing good time! Join us for an exciting weekend of conservation and fishing fun! On Saturday, June 22nd, the Native Fish Society invites you to participate … Continue reading

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Local TU Chapter: The Redsides: News and Notes

Our next in-person meeting will be on Monday, May 20th at the PublicHouse in Springfield from 6 to 8 pm in The Study room (adjacent to the Beer Hall). In addition to the great food, drink, and company, we’ll have Trout Unlimited’s Oregon Policy … Continue reading

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UPSTREAM with David James Duncan

Join author and river advocate David James Duncan (The River Why, The Brothers K, My Story as Told by Water) and McKenzie River Trust for an inspiring and thoughtful conversation about the relationships between people and the natural world around … Continue reading

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