Salem Statesman Journal by Zach Urness July 8, 2013 A bill that would scale back the number of suction dredge mining permits issued in Oregon has passed the House … Continue reading Suction Dredge Reform Bill Passes Legislature
Press Release: Bill to Protect Salmon Habitat in Oregon Passes House and Senate, Awaits Governor’s Signature
For immediate release July 8, 2013 Contact: Forrest English, Rogue Riverkeeper, 541-261-2030 Josh Laughlin, Cascadia Wildlands, 541-844-8182 Salem, OR — Celebrated by fishermen, landowners, outdoor recreation businesses, and … Continue reading Press Release: Bill to Protect Salmon Habitat in Oregon Passes House and Senate, Awaits Governor’s Signature
County Votes Against Anti-mining Effort
Eugene Weekly by Camilla Mortensen May 2, 2013 The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife killed sea lion number CO22 (or as activist group Sea Shepherd dubbed him, Brian) … Continue reading County Votes Against Anti-mining Effort
Lawmakers mull gold dredging moratorium
By Jeff Barnard The Associated Press April 19, 2013 A bill to put a five-year moratorium on using suction dredges to mine for gold in key salmon … Continue reading Lawmakers mull gold dredging moratorium
When Equal is not Equal You Need a Timeout
By Bob Ferris During the recent suction dredge hearings Senator Olsen made a point of comparing suction dredgers and river guides as if they were equivalent entities with equal … Continue reading When Equal is not Equal You Need a Timeout
Bills Introduced to Curb Suction Dredge Mining to Protect Wild Salmon and Clean Water
The Oregon legislature is currently considering: 1) SB 838 which would enact a moratorium on suction dredge mining in Essential Salmon Habitat in Oregon, and 2) SB 401 which would … Continue reading Bills Introduced to Curb Suction Dredge Mining to Protect Wild Salmon and Clean Water