Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News

Obama Administration Comes to Portland, Talks Salmon

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

Yesterday, Dr. Lubchenco, head of the NOAA and Nancy Sutley who leads the White House Council on Environmental Quality came to Portland to discuss the latest salmon recovery plan for the Columbia basin with government scientists, state agencies and federal … Continue reading →

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Oregon Trout Unlimited Scores a Major Victory

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Caddisfly

Oregon Trout Unlimited has secured a major legislative priority for the 2009.  Senate Bill 571 will make “bucket biology” aka “jackassery” a Class C Felony and convicted bucket biologists will lose their fishing privileges for five years.–KM From the desk … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Upper-Willamette Trout Unlimited kicks non-native blackberry butt

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In order to give shade-producing, soil-holding native plants a chance, Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 adopted 100 yards of blackberry bramble three years ago in Alton Baker. Last night volunteers came out to dig out blackberry regrowth and mulch and water … Continue reading →

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Final Oregon legislative action alert for today — ODFW budgets and Water management

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As Oregon’s population grows more demands are being placed on our groundwater and surface water resources. Many of Oregon’s surface waters are already over allocated and increased groundwater usage will only serve to exacerbate this problem as temperatures warm , … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Protect the Metolius River

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Caddisfly

Are some areas too unique, too important to develop with 3000 single family residences?  I think so and the Metolius basin is one such place. The cold, clear, spring fed waters of the Metolius are remarkable for their beauty and … Continue reading →

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Tillamook Rivers need our help — Contact your state legislators

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

If you care about rivers like the Nehalem, Salmonberry, Kilchis, Trask, it is time to take a moment on their behalf. From Jeff Hickman’s blog The River Writes: A handful of Oregon’s state and county politicians are attempting to circumvent … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Trout Unlimited meeting tonight, new location

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Tonight at 7pm Trout Unlimited Upper-Willamette, McKenzie chapter will be holding its monthly meeting at the Eagles Aerie, 1375 Irving Rd., Eugene OR. View Larger Map Tonight’s featured speaker is Andy Talebere, EWEB fisheries biogist. We’ll also be joined by … Continue reading →

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Rivers of a Lost Coast Q&A, post-show wrap

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last night’s showing of Rivers of a Lost Coast was a huge success. Thanks to Jay Nicholas of the Wild Salmon Center for coming down to give a great presentation and providing our raffle prizes, and to filmmakers Justin Coupe … Continue reading →

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Reminder, afterparty info — Rivers of a Lost Coast Tues May 12

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rivers of a Lost Coast, a new fly fishing film about the history of fly fishing on the West Coast and salmon and steelhead conservation is coming to Eugene Tuesday night. Featuring legendary West Coast anglers Russell Chatham, Bill Schaadt … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Fundraiser: Bull Trout T-Shirts are in

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Support Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 and Bull Trout with this great new T-Shirt. Original artwork by David Wilson, and 100% of the proceeds go to protecting and restoring bull trout habitat in Oregon. Cost $25. Buy yours today, online or … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Saving Homewaters, The Story of Montana’s Streams and Rivers

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

A little while back, Jim Van Loan at the Steamboat Inn recommended I read Gordon Sullivan’s new book, Saving Homewaters: The Story of Montana’s Streams and Rivers — and it is a must-read for Oregon anglers looking for ideas for … Continue reading →

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Rivers of a Lost Coast showing in Eugene Oregon!

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From Rivers of a Lost Coast: At the turn of the 20th Century, a handful of pioneers carried their fly rods into California’s remote north coast and gave birth to a culture that would revolutionize their sport. For a select … Continue reading →

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Profiling the genetics of the Willamette and McKenzie redside rainbow trout

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie Redside rainbow is one of the most beautiful and sought-after native fish in the Northwest. But how much have we diluted the genetics of these fish with massive hatchery programs? Where are the most pure strains of native … Continue reading →

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It’s never a bad time for a good idea: Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act of 2009

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Caddisfly

Without much fanfare, Senator Maria Cantwell reintroduced her Pacific Salmon Stronghold legislation in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the bill is “to  expand Federal support and restoration of the healthiest remaining salmon strongholds.”  In Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California … Continue reading →

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Salmon restoration expert Charley Dewberry’s presentation blows my mind

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Caddisfly

‘The good news is that the fish are still here.  Despite our best efforts for the past hundred years, they are still around.”   Charley Dewberry, March 2009. As good a starting point as any . . . .  The fish … Continue reading →

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