Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News

No Pebble: TU gathering comments for EPA on Bristol Bay

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Take Action Today Photo by Todd Radenbaugh From Trout Unlimited: Comment Now to the EPA to Protect Bristol Bay, Alaska’s Priceless Watershed, and tell a friend to be entered to win a dream trip to Bristol Bay. – Protect crucial … Continue reading →

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Malheur Field Station: “It’s for the Birds!”

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Lou Verdugo

The Malheur Field Station was my next stop after a great trip on the Deschutes last week. I was not the greatest advocate of bird watching prior to visiting the Malheur Field Station. Frankly, it was a bunch of buildings … Continue reading →

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Corvallis Trout Unlimited Meeting Tonight May 15th 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited’s newest chapter, the Corvallis-based Bluebacks, will have their May chapter meeting tonight from 7-9pm at Cascadia Fly Shop (900 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis). The meeting will start with a summary of TU’s legislative efforts this session in Salem, … Continue reading →

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Oregon Watershed Council 101

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Making the transition from fly shop employee to the watershed council world, one thing has become abundantly clear. Many fishermen, hikers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts in Oregon aren’t familiar with their local watershed council and what these groups are doing … Continue reading →

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Bend’s Mirror Pond Going the Way of the Buffalo

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Kicking back after a day of fishing, perhaps you like to enjoy a nice cold Mirror Pond Pale Ale from Deschutes Brewery? Well, your beverage of choice might soon become an ode to the past. Mirror Pond was created on … Continue reading →

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McKenzie-River-Trout-Study] McKenzie River Wild Trout Population Study 2012 Wrapup and 2013 Kickoff Meeting

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mark your calendars and join us for the kickoff of the 2013 Lower McKenzie River Wild Trout Population Study! Dave Thomas will be presenting our 2012 end-of-season report, with maps and preliminary population estimates for the first three years of … Continue reading →

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Laser Engraving by Rising Tools: April 25

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please plan to attend our April shop event on Thursday, April 25. Dylan Rothwell owner of Rising Tools will be in the shop on Thursday APRIL 25, FROM 12-6:00PM. He will bring his fabulous laser engraving machine and provide the … Continue reading →

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TU Bluebacks Meeting Reminder- April 17th!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The newly formed TU Bluebacks received their charter from TU National last week and on Wednesday will host the first formal meeting of Trout Unlimited Chapter #196. The meeting is being held at Woodstock’s Pizza (1045 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis, … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Wild Trout Population Study 2012 Wrapup and 2013 Kickoff Meeting Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 6:00PM

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Mark your calendars and join us for the kickoff of the 2013 Lower McKenzie River Wild Trout Population Study! Dave Thomas will be presenting our 2012 end-of-season report, with maps and preliminary population estimates for the first three years of … Continue reading →

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Conservation Groups File 60-Day Notice of ESA Challenge on Klamath Salmon

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This just in, from our friends at WaterWatch of Oregon. WaterWatch and Oregon Wild, both headquartered in Portland, OR, today submitted a notice of violation to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, citing the Bureau’s mismanagement of water in the Klamath … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited’s Conservation Heroes in Oregon

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Following on the latest post from Kyle… this comes from Tom Wolf, Chair/Executive Director of the Oregon State Council of TU. As many of you know, The Tualatin chapter Trout Unlimited , lead by their conservation director Michael Ellis, last … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Regional Meeting Update

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last weekend, the Western Regional Meeting for Trout Unlimited was held at the Red Lion in Spokane, WA. As a first-time attendee of a regional meeting, the chance to meet TU staff and grassroots leaders from around the Western US … Continue reading →

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Victory in McKenzie Bridge: Goose Island

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

News from Save McKenzie Bridge: Thanks to you and about 5259 other signors of the “Goose Project” petition, the court has ruled that the request set forth in our petition for an Environmental Impact Statement was warranted and just! Effective … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Party for Wild Fish in the Universe

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Every April the Native Fish Society, 300 wild fish fervents, and 100 generous donors come together under the big top at Montgomery Park in Portland, OR to create the largest wild fish fundraiser/party in the universe. This year’s auction theme … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society gets a win on Sandy River lawsuit

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Native Fish Society: Wild spring Chinook in the Sandy River are at less risk after a federal judge’s order that will reduce hatchery Chinook releases by more than half. U.S. District Court Judge Ancer Haggerty’s order, released today, rules … Continue reading →

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