Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News

Recycle your Christmas Trees

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From TU Oregon Council Chair Tom Wolf: The Tualatin chapter of TU is in the third year of collecting discarded Christmas trees to be placed in the Necanicum River as woody debris in salmon rearing areas. The Bill Monroe article … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed in Register Guard: McKenzie Hatchery Lawsuit

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yesterday, Caddis Fly Shop Owner Chris Daughters’ Op-Ed ran in the Register-Guard, in support of the McKenzie Flyfishers and Steamboaters lawsuit, filed earlier this month regarding hatchery spring chinook on the McKenzie River. An excerpt of the column is here: … Continue reading →

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Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board meets in Corvallis Monday

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The newly formed Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board is meeting this coming Monday, December 9th from 9am-3pm at the South Willamette Watershed District Office (7118 NE Vandenberg Avenue Corvallis, OR 97330-9446). The meeting is open to the public, so anyone … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society Action Alert: Washington Steelhead

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comment on a proposal to eliminate hatchery steelhead plants as early as next year in three Lower Columbia River tributaries (EF Lewis, Green/NF Toutle … Continue reading →

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Keep the 10 mph speed limit on Applegate Lake

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From blog reader Jim Barfield in Grants Pass: An article a couple of days ago in the Medford Mail Tribune by Mark Freeman, their outdoor reporter, states that a group of water-skiers have petitioned the State Marine Board to raise … Continue reading →

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Deschutes River in the News: NY Times, Fish Kills

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dave Moskowitz was in the NY Times last week. “Steelheading has definitely led me to give up on some relationships with women,” he said. “I know myself well, and I’m up front with people about what I like to do.” … Continue reading →

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Confluence Films Waypoints: Wolrd Premiere in Portland Nov 8

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Freshwater Trust: On Friday, November 8, 2013 at the Hollywood Theatre in NE Portland The Freshwater Trust will take part in a synchronized, nationwide “world premiere night” of Waypoints. The complimentary event begins at 7:00pm with a suggested donation … Continue reading →

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New book by Jim Lichatowich: Salmon, People and Place

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Via the Albany Tribune: OSU Press Publishes Book On Salmon By Acclaimed Biologist For more than 40 years, Jim Lichatowich worked with Pacific salmon as a researcher, resource manager and scientific adviser, and he has seen first-hand the decline of … Continue reading →

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Upper Deschutes Fish Stranding

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Native Fish Society: This past week there was a substantial dewatering on the Upper Deschutes, which in turn led to a large fish kill as flows dropped from 1,200cfs to 32cfs in 30 days. Native Fish Society would … Continue reading →

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Support the McKenzie River Trust this Friday at The Caddis Fly

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We will be donating 10% off all in store sales to the McKenzie River Trust this Friday October 4th. Do you need a new pair of waders? Rain Gear? A couple of dozen Possie Buggers? Have you had your eye … Continue reading →

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Pacific Rivers Council event in Eugene Oct 2nd

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Come on out Wednesday, October 2nd from 5:00-7:00 at the Hop Valley Brewing Co. Tasting Room in Eugene! What: O&C Happy Hour and a screening of PRC’s short film: Forests to Faucets. Join us after work Wednesday, October 2nd for … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trust’s Friends and Family Night at McMenamins Tonight

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tuesday, September 24 from 5-11pm McMenamins North Bank – 22 Club Road in Eugene Live music by Neil Bjorklund and Friends at 8pm Join us for dinner, brew, and live music at McMenamins North Bank, 22 Club Road in Eugene, … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Mckenzie River Clean-Up

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Caddisfly

Rebar.  Beer cans and bait canisters.  Electrical conduit.  Tires.  More tires.  Do these belong in the pristine waters of the Mckenzie River?  No!   Join Trout Unlimited’s members and friends as we clean-up the river from Hendricks Bridge to Bellinger Landing, … Continue reading →

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Corvallis TU Chapter “The Bluebacks” Fundraiser

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This Friday September 13th “Pints For A Cause” will be held at Downward Dog and Cloud and Kelly’s in Corvallis at 126 SW 1st street. Pints for a Cause will feature Ninkasi’s special Bluebacks Pale Ale Brew. 25% of sales … Continue reading →

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WaterWatch of Oregon event on the Willamette

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If there’s one conservation group all of us can get behind, it’s WaterWatch of Oregon. These are the folks arguing to protect your rivers. Next week is your chance to meet with the people who are making it happen, just … Continue reading →

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