Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News

Join us this Wednesday, 8/8, for beer and fly tying. We’ll handle chapter business, go over our upcoming events, and talk about the results of the Marten Creek stream crawl. Bring stuff to tie your favorite pattern and look over … Continue reading →

Our friend and Caddis Fly Blog contributor Jay Nicholas has posted a chapter he wrote for the Salmon 2100 Project, back in 2006. Although this may be considered old news to folks who have read the the book, published by … Continue reading →

We hope everyone is gassed up and ready to pack the house at ODFW’s public hearing meeting tomorrow morning in Salem. In addition to the changes on the McKenzie, ODFW will also be accepting public comments on a proposed rule … Continue reading →

Earlier today, the Oregon Board of Forestry moved to approve the creation of a new category of state lands. Although the change doesn’t set aside any new conservation tracts in Oregon’s 820,000 acres of state forests, the vote marks an … Continue reading →

Back in April, we brought you news of a proposed logging operation on the Upper Mac near McKenzie Bridge. While the battle over that project continues in court, you can come learn more about the organizations working to protect the … Continue reading →

The Caddis Fly Shop is a sponsor of the 5-year trout population study on the McKenzie River, that is now in its third season. The initial study was funded by a the FlyFishers Club of Oregon. This year the shop … Continue reading →

Exciting news from the guys and gals at Felt Sole Media. After coming up with game changing titles like Running Down the Man, Red Gold, and Eastern Rises, the Felt Sole crew has put their magical powers to work telling … Continue reading →

From the Native Fish Society: Send a message to ODFW and NMFS that you want to see the Sandy River managed for Wild Salmon and Steelhead. The deadline for your comments is July 9, 2012. Send the note below by … Continue reading →

Help support ODFW district bio Jeff Ziller’s proposal to limit bait fishing from Hendricks Bridge to Belinger landing by writing a letter of support. We need to protect wild fish throughout the McKenzie and bait fishing increases mortality. Not only … Continue reading →

Great article in the Oregonian about recreational miners and suction-dredge operations that are ripping up rivers and streams all across the state. “The 1872 Mining Law prevents the government from collecting royalties for minerals extracted from public land while sticking … Continue reading →

When: Monday, May 21st, 7pm Where: Lane Community College, Forum Building #17, Room 308 What: Public forum to discuss regulation changes on our watersheds. Why: Because a bunch of you can’t make it to Salem in August… So tonight, ODFW’s … Continue reading →