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Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News
Historic deal revives plan for largest US dam demolition
From AP News By GILLIAN FLACCUS November 17, 2020 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An agreement announced Tuesday paves the way for the largest dam demolition in U.S. history, a project that promises to reopen hundreds of miles of waterway along … Continue reading
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Sunday Morning Fish Conservation Reading – Nov 15th, 2020
Here are some great articles about conservation efforts moving the needle towards more fish in our waters. From The News Review -GILLIAN FLACCUS The Associated Press Fishing, environmental groups sue over Umpqua River dam WINCHESTER — A coalition of environmental … Continue reading
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Wild Steelhead Art Raffle to Fuel Wild Steelhead Conservation
Is your living room or fly tying room in need of some sprucing up? If so, this beautiful wild steelhead pencil illustration might be just what you need. Plus all proceeds from the raffle of Paul Vecsei’s gorgeous wild steelhead … Continue reading
Opinion: Northwest states’ action on Columbia Basin salmon offer a needed lifeline
From Oregonlive.com By Guest Columnist Lucinda George Simpson and Giulia Good Stefani Simpson is a descendant of the Chief Joseph Wallowa band of Nimiipuu (or Nez Perce) and a youth group leader on the Nez Perce Reservation in Lapwai, ID. … Continue reading
Wild & Scenic Film Festival – Hosted by McKenzie River Trust
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour from Eugene Join the Upper Willamette Stewardship Network for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of those working in conservation, streamed virtually in HD to … Continue reading
DRIFT BOAT FOR A BENJAMIN – NATIVE FISH RAFFLE
From Native Fish Society Win a Rogue Drift Boat from Ray’s River Dories & help the Deschutes River That’s right, a brand new Ray’s River Dories Rogue drift boat, complete with a Baker Trailer and a pair of Sawyer Lite … Continue reading
TAKE ACTION for Klamath Revival
From Our Friends at Native Fish Society On Friday, October 23rd, Save California Salmon, the Klamath Justice Coalition, and Ancestral Guard are calling for an Un-Dam the Klamath Day of Action. This Day of Action is critical right now as … Continue reading
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#SAVETHESOUTHFORKSALMON | Take Action Now!
Our friends at Rising shared this with us. A tragedy is unfolding on the South Fork Salmon River Idaho. Midas Gold Corp is proposing a large scale mining project (Stibnite) at the headwaters of the East Fork South Fork Salmon … Continue reading
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Special Thanks Anglers – Wildfire Relief Auction Raises $7500
Huge thanks to Patagonia, Simms, Sage, Echo, Lamson, RIO, Fishpond, Nautilus and Winston for donating items to our Wildfire Relief Auction. Huge thanks as well to local fishing guides Clay Holloway, Ty Holloway, Matt Ramsey, Mike Reardon, Kyle Duke, Lou … Continue reading
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Patagonia Film- “Pubic Trust”
Please take the time as soon as you can to watch this outstanding film produced by Yvon Chouinard and Robert Redford. In a time of growing polarization, Americans still share something in common: 640 million acres of public land. Despite … Continue reading
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Oregon Habitat Conservation Plan – Action Alert
From Native Fish Society On Tuesday, October 6, the Oregon Board of Forestry will be presented with a choice: take the next step to pursue a Habitat Conservation Plan to protect fish and wildlife on state forest lands or continue … Continue reading
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Columbia Salmon and Steelhead Threatened with new Non-Tribal Commercial Gillnetting Policy. 3 Ways to Say NO!
From Native Fish Society The Columbia river is co-managed by Oregon and Washington State. It is time for all of us NFS’ ers to join forces and raise our voices against the 5-4 decision to allow non-native commercial gill nets … Continue reading
What Happens to Fish After a Wildfire?
From Hakai Magazine by Starre Vartan When a wildfire rages, some animals fly, hop, or run to safety. But fish can’t. During a fire, the temperature of a stream or river will sometimes rise to a lethal degree. If a … Continue reading
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“Voices from the Umpqua” Take Action and Help Protect the North Umpqua
Voices from the Umpqua from Cascadia Wildlands on Vimeo. From Cascadia Wildlands The Bureau of Land Management in western Oregon is sure feeling emboldened under the Trump administration and its clearcut-focused, new forest plan. This is on full display on … Continue reading
Oregon Establishes Wild Steelhead Sanctuaries Along the Columbia River
New Oregon Rules Protect Migrating Columbia Wild Steelhead and Salmon Within Cold Water Refugia Statement of David A. Moskowitz, Executive Director, The Conservation Angler The OR Fish & Wildlife Commission (OR Commission) adopted permanent angling regulations protecting migrating wild steelhead … Continue reading
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