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Press Release: Conservationists Challenge BLM Clearcut of Endangered Species Habitat
Eugene, OR — Today, conservation groups challenged a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) logging project that would clearcut mature and old-growth forests and degrade protected wildlife habitat for endangered species. The Big Weekly Elk logging sale, proposed by the BLM’s Coos Bay District, includes logging over 3,500 acres of forest, including areas supposed to be set aside to protect marbled murrelets.

In the Media: Conservation groups call for an end to aging Umpqua River dam after emergency fish salvage
by Alex Baumhardt
Originally published on Oregon Capital Chronicle.com, September 18, 2023
For two days in early August, a dozen staff from the natural resources department of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians walked along the banks of the north Umpqua River, grabbing small, eel-like fish that were squirming in the mud.

Breaking: Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission ends wildlife killing contests on Oregon’s public lands
Breaking: Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission ends wildlife killing contests on Oregon’s public lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 15, 2023
BEND, Oregon (Sept. 15, 2023)—Today at a hearing in Bend, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to prohibit wildlife killing contests for coyotes and other species classified as unprotected mammals in the state. A coalition of 22 local and national wildlife and conservation organizations and hunters, wildlife management professionals, scientists, veterinarians, and advocates across Oregon submitted testimony in support.

WildCAT Volunteer Meeting: this month, only on ZOOM — Sept 13
*Due to a COVID exposure, this meeting will now ONLY BE ON ZOOM* And Mapping 101 will be rescheduled for a different time. WildCAT Wednesday, typically on the first Wednesday … Continue reading WildCAT Volunteer Meeting: this month, only on ZOOM — Sept 13

TransWild Forest Frolic — Sept 10 @ 11am-4pm
For the very first time, TransPonder, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, and Cascadia Wildlands are coming together to host the TransWild Forest Frolic on Sunday, September 10th from 11 am to 4 … Continue reading TransWild Forest Frolic — Sept 10 @ 11am-4pm

Climate Strike in Eugene and Across Oregon — Sept 15
On Friday, September 15th, join Eugene’s youth at Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza for the Eugene Climate Strike. This school strike will be one of many occurring around the world … Continue reading Climate Strike in Eugene and Across Oregon — Sept 15

Rally Against the “Who Will Own the Forest” Conference — Sept 27
From September 26-28, the World Forestry Center in Portland will be hosting a conference titled “Who Will Own The Forest,” set to be attended by the most notorious representatives in … Continue reading Rally Against the “Who Will Own the Forest” Conference — Sept 27

Eugene Environmental Film Festival — Sept 29-Oct 8
The Eugene Environmental Film Festival believes in “creating space and a platform to address and bring light to critical issues facing our planet.” As part of this initiative, the 10-day … Continue reading Eugene Environmental Film Festival — Sept 29-Oct 8