We just learned that Vince Black of Black Uhuru fame will be playing bass in the Badass Band while Gaye Lee Russell sings tonight at Pints Gone Wild. One more reason to show up and celebrate the coming of spring with the Cascadia Wildlands' crowd. The musical fun starts around 5:30PM and lasts until 7:00PM followed by … Continue reading Vince Black Joins Gaye Lee Russell at Pints March 4th
Extractive Industries are Killing the Planet–Eugene Rally March 3rd
February 27, 2013 — March 3 at 1 p.m. A rally will be held in the University of Oregon EMU amphitheater proceeded by a march against the fossil fuel industry. The march is follow-up to the “End All Extraction” march on February 17, since the demands from the first march were not met.
Press Release: Legislation Introduced to Protect Water Quality and Wild Salmon in Oregon
February 19, 2013 — Local businesses, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation organizations applaud the recent introduction of Senate Bill 401 by Senator Alan Bates (D-Medford/Ashland) which would protect 30 rivers as State Scenic Waterways in recognition of their outstanding scenic vistas, value to fish and wildlife, and importance as sources of drinking water.
Press Release: Congress Feels the Love for Oregon’s Natural Treasures
February 14, 2013 — A coalition of Oregon conservation organizations is applauding efforts by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to re-introduce a package of protections for several natural areas in Oregon. Protection for the Molalla River, Oregon Caves, and other areas have been strongly supported by a broad spectrum of Oregonians for years, from local elected officials to fishing guides to rafting companies.
Gaye Lee Russell and Her Badass Band to Play Pints March 4th
February 13, 2013 — Eugene’s own Gaye Lee Russell and her Badass Band have announced they will play at Cascadia Wildlands’s first-Monday-of-the-month “Pints Gone Wild!” benefit from 5:30-7 pm on the Ninkasi Brewing Co. patio on Monday, March 4. The event is free and open to the public. Cascadia Trivia Night follows the music inside the tasting room.
Eugene Fossil Fuel and Climate Rally February 17th
Americans Rally Together to Fight Extractive Industry In solidarity with the national FORWARDONCLIMATE rally, hundreds will gather and march against governments, businesses that support fossil fuels and other extractive industries. Eugene, Ore.—Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. hundreds will rally at the University of Oregon EMU amphitheatre in a march against the fossil fuel industry. … Continue reading Eugene Fossil Fuel and Climate Rally February 17th
Wolf Groups: Please Join in Supporting Member Sign-On Letter in Support of Continued Protection for Wolves in the West
Dear All: The below letters have been negotiated and finalized with the exception of the list of groups supporting the two letters. The first letter by Congressmen DeFazio and Markey will be sent to the entire House of Representatives urging their fellow Cngressmen to sign on to a letter to Director Dan Ashe of … Continue reading Wolf Groups: Please Join in Supporting Member Sign-On Letter in Support of Continued Protection for Wolves in the West
Press Release: Conservationists Challenge Controversial BLM Clear-Cutting Pilot Project
January 30, 2013 — Conservation groups today filed an administrative challenge to the proposed clearcutting of more than 100 acres of mature forests and spotted owl critical habitat on public lands near Canyonville. The White Castle Timber sale is part of the Roseburg Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Secretarial Pilot project, promoted by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of restoring the forest and increasing timber harvest on federal forest lands.
