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BLM Adopts New Strategy To Help Endangered Northern Spotted Owl Recovery in Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management for Oregon & Washington (BLM) announced plans to implement a U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) strategy to responsibly manage barred owl populations, a significant threat to their northern spotted…
Oregon Wildfire Hazard Maps Classify 1.9 Million Taxable Properties in a Wildland Urban Interface
To tackle the challenges of wildfires, several Oregon state agencies are working with local and federal partners to protect residents and landscapes.
Residents in properties identified as high-hazard areas in the wildland-urban interface…
Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Plan Approved By BLM Oregon & Washington
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved and issued the resource management plan and Record of Decision for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument for Oregon and Washington yesterday. The plan incorporates public input through several…
Harvesting Wild Spring Chinook On Mainstem Umpqua River Temporarily Banned
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — On Friday, the Oregon Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (ODFW) announced that wild spring Chinook salmon harvest on the mainstem Umpqua River will be prohibited for six months from February 1. The North Umpqua bag…
Oregon is Facing a Biodiversity Crisis: Public Participation Invited
Oregon is facing a biodiversity crisis, and the public is asked to become involved in a blueprint crucial for the conservation effort.
Community Engagement Session Starts Today
Community engagement sessions start today (January…
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands Protection Bill Failed to Attract Congressional Attention
The excitement of a unanimous Senate vote giving protection to Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands ended in an anti-climax when the proposal died in the House before the end-of-year recess.
However, advocates will ensure it is tabled when…
Up To $60,000 Reward For Reporting Bly Wolves Poaching in Oregon
Significant rewards are being offered for reporting Bly wolf poaching following a grey wolf poaching incident near Bly. Several wolf poachings have rewards for information about suspected poachers, and the Bly incident has the highest…
U.S. President Declares 2024 Wildfires a Major Disaster for Oregon
President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon following last year’s financially crippling wildfire season.
Federal Funding Available on a Cost-Sharing Basis
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)…
Oregon Bans Sale of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
The sale of fluorescent light bulbs became illegal on January 1, 2025, to encourage Oregonians to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting.
The Ban Will Reduce Environmental Toxins and Protect Health
The legislation attempts to…
First Wildlife Crossing Over Interstate 5 in Southwest Oregon Will Cost $33 Million
The first-ever wildlife crossing over Interstate 5 in southwest Oregon will cost $33 million federally funded by the state Department of Transportation.
Protect Drivers from Hazardous Collisions with Wildlife
The Oregon…