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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…
Oregon Owyhee Canyonlands Receives Federal Protection After Years of Negotiations and Failed…
After five years of negotiations and three failed attempts, the U.S. Senate has finally received unanimous approval for federal protection of Southeast Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands.
The victory on Friday night was announced by Oregon…
Portland Set to Approve $300 Million in Climate Action Projects This Week
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council is set to approve grants totaling $300 million as part of its commitment to climate action through large-scale investments that will benefit the lives of its residents at its meeting on Wednesday.…
Guest Opinion: There’s More We Can be Doing to Protect Gray Whales in Oregon
By Ian Giancarlo | environmentoregon.org
Of all animals, few travel as far every year as Pacific gray whales. Every year, they migrate between the warm waters off Mexico to colder ones off Alaska, and back. That's an astonishing number…
Kelp Forests are Fast Disappearing Along the Oregon Coastline
More environmental monitoring is needed to understand the impact of climate change on Oregon’s disappearing kelp forests.
Oregon Has Lost Two-Thirds of its Bull Kelp Forests
Oregon has lost two-thirds of bull kelp forests along…
New Oregon Solar Farm Can Supply 800,000 Homes with Emission-Free Electricity
One of the country’s biggest solar farms will be established in Oregon which will have sufficient capacity to provide 800,000 homes with emission-free electricity for a year.
The Project will be in Morrow County
The solar farm…