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Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hands down a win for Tillamook Salmon
From the Crag Law Center: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a long-awaited decision on the Oregon Department of Forestry’s management of logging roads and stormwater in the Tillamook State Forest. In the western United States, logging roads are … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition T-Shirts now available
The McKenzie River Native Trout Coalition T-shirts are in. Designed by TU 678’s Brent Ross, these shirts are a must-have for $20. Proceeds benefit the Coalition’s efforts to reduce or remove hatchery trout from the McKenzie River. Pick up your … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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Filming ‘On the Rise’ on the Mckenzie River
Day T-Minus One We pushed hard for Trout Unlimited’s national show, ‘On the Rise’ stop by for some fishing on the upper Mckenzie River’s wild trout managment zone. The time that they could do it was less than ideal. Mid-August isn’t … Continue reading
Trout Unlimited High Lakes Trips Scheduled
TU 678 High Lakes meeting will be held at Mac’s Vets Club on Willamette street Wednesday August 11th at 7pm. This meeting is for those folks interested in participating in the upcoming high lakes fishing trips. If you have not … Continue reading
Third Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament 9/25
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop presents the Third Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament, September 24-25. Teams of two anglers will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes, fishing from McKenzie Drift boats rowed by expert guides. This fun competition restricts … Continue reading
Native fish restoration and the temperature tradeoff on the Lower Deschutes
The Pelton Round Butte project on the Upper Deschutes is designed to aid fish passage to historic habitat upriver, but it’s also heating up the lower river — according to fisheries biologists, mimicking the historic temperatures our native anadromous fish … Continue reading
Major victory for Chetco River salmon and steelhead
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Forest Service wants to stop new gold mining claims on the Chetco River in southwestern Oregon while Congress considers legislation that would permanently raise the level of protection for wild salmon and steelhead … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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TU putting Oregon felt sole ban on the agenda
Trout Unlimited at the State Council Level has been involved in lobbying our state legislators in Salem to ban felt sole wading boots in the 2011 legislature. The following info is from Dave Kumlien, Executive Director of the Whirling Disease … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Bug Launcher Classic: The Reel McCoys’ Place July 24th & 25th
Bug Launcher Classic The Reel McCoys’ Place July 24th & 25th What: BBQ and casting challenge on the N. Umpqua River Where: 9624 South Bank Dr. Roseburg, OR When: Saturday: Course open 9am-5pm Sunday: Course open 9am-12pm & 1.30pm-4pm Lunch … Continue reading
TU meeting tonight, Fish and ecology of the Long Tom River
Jed Kaul from the Long Tom Watershed Council will be speaking at the Trout Unlimited meeting tonight at the Eagles Aerie, 1375 Irving Rd., Eugene, OR. Learn about this watershed just west of Eugene. Free and open to the public, … Continue reading
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Salmon Hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest Part 2
This is part two of Jay Nicholas’ commentary on the state of salmon hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest. Read Part 1 here. Part 2: Contemporary Expectations This article continues my effort to clarify perceptions and realities of salmon hatcheries, both … Continue reading
Salmon Hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest Part 1
As a person who is deeply committed to wild fish conservation and the future of fishing, I am also steep on the learning curve when it comes to to understanding the science and policy options related to hatcheries here in … Continue reading
Conservationists, AFRC compromise on Rogue River Wilderness proposal
Mail Tribune: Following months of negotiations with conservation activists, the American Forest Resource Council, a timber industry coalition, has dropped its opposition to increasing protection for thousands of acres of federal forestlands in the lower Rogue River watershed. The folks … Continue reading
Demand Wild Salmon From Your Sushi Bar, Please!
This juvenile chum salmon shows just one of the devastating problems created by salmon farms. Photo courtesy of salmonaresacred.org I’m willing to bet that the majority of our readers love sushi and sashimi. Am I right? What on earth is … Continue reading
Flyfishers Club of Oregon auction raises funds for McKenzie River study
Last night a contingent of Eugene anglers and conservationists from the Caddis Fly Shop and Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 traveled to Portland to support the Flyfishers Club of Oregon annual auction. The event raised money for the grant given to … Continue reading