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Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News
Feds may drop the hammer on the Oregon Department of Forestry
There is no question that forest practices have improved since the heyday of Oregon’s logging boom. The Oregon Forest Practices Act was in its time a revelation and placed Oregon at the forefront of forest stewardship. That was then . … Continue reading
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McKenzie Flyfishers, McKenzie River Guides Association weigh in on hatchery trout
The McKenzie Flyfisher’s Fishery Committee–composed of members with a variety of outlooks–is continuing its extensive consideration of the issue of reducing or removing hatchery trout from the McKenzie River. The club is still deliberating its official position, but has recently … Continue reading
Trout Unlimited meeting tonight — guest speaker Tom Wolf
Come on down to the Eugene Eagles Aerie for our monthly Trout Unlimited meeting at 7pm, 1375 Irving Rd. in Eugene. Tonight’s speaker, Oregon Trout Unlimited State Council Chair Tom Wolf will be speaking about TU’s projects around the state, … Continue reading
Attention fly fishing photographers: Submit to McKenzie River Trust exhibit
I’m know some of you are excellent photographers and have great shots of the McKenzie. Here’s a chance to show off your work. McKenzie River Trust is hosting a juried art exhibit for its 20th anniversary at the Jacobs Gallery … Continue reading
McKenzie River Hatchery Trout Update — Stocking Plan 2010
ODFW recently released the 2010 stocking plan for McKenzie River Trout. According to District Biologist Jeff Ziller, there are a few changes in the program that will benefit wild trout. -The biggest boon for wild fish is on the lower … Continue reading
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Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival this weekend: Sunday 12-5pm
The Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival takes place Sunday, January 10th 12-5pm at the David Minor Theater in Eugene (21 and over, sorry). Admission to the event is $10, and wristbands are pre-sale down at the shop. This event could … Continue reading
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: Best of 2009
This is the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog Best of 2009. What were the top ten most important events, blog posts, conservation issues and fly fishing products of 2009? Check out our list: 10. Huge chinook on the fly: Despite a … Continue reading
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes reintroduction of bull trout into Clackamas River
From the US Fish and Wildlife Service: As part of a broad effort to recover the threatened bull trout, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to reintroduce this native fish species to the upper Clackamas River. A public comment … Continue reading
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Sulfite Cures Kill Juvenile Salmonids, ODFW Researchers Find
Breaking news–ODFW researchers today released findings showing up to 30% mortality in juvenile salmonids that ingested sulfite cured roe. The study shows that some fish die from eating just one egg, but that others survive up to 23 days before … Continue reading
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Invasive Species Permit for 2010
All boat owners should be aware of a new permit required for 2010. This permit impacts both motorized and non motorized boat owners. Yes, it means drift boats, canoes, and rafts. Read on to see how it will or could … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon Conservation News
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Mckenzie Trout Stocking: Opportunity Lost
Trout Unlimited and our coalition partners campaign to remove hatchery trout from the Mckenzie River remains in high gear. Over the course of the next week or so I’m going to look at some of the criticisms directed at the campaign … Continue reading
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McKenzie River Hatchery trout reduction or removal update
On this Thanksgiving, we’d like to give thanks to you – the wild fish advocates – for standing up for wild trout on the McKenzie River. Thank you to all of the people who signed petitions, sent letters, filled out … Continue reading
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Native Fish Society gets behind McKenzie Hatchery Trout reduction/removal, goes Web2.0
The Portland-based conservation organization, Native Fish Society has come on board to help our Trout Unlimited chapter reduce or remove hatchery trout in the McKenzie. I recently joined the ranks of the River Steward program for the McKenzie and NFS … Continue reading
ODFW YouTube channel documents record Oregon coho run
According to Tom Murtagh, ODFW distric District Fish Biologist: A significant proportion of the Willamette coho run has entered the Tualatin and is currently spawning throughout the basin, mostly above Hillsboro. Coho counts at the falls is just above 25,000 … Continue reading
The battle for Columbia Salmon comes to a head in Portland courtroom today
In September, the Obama Administration endorsed a flawed salmon plan or BiOp, as it has been called, for the Columbia River system. The day is here now when Judge Redden will hear final arguments in the courtroom on the legality … Continue reading
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