Press Release: Bills to Curb Suction Dredge Mining Approved by Key Senate Committee


April 18, 2013 — Outdoor businesses, the commercial fishing industry, fisheries experts, and conservation organizations applaud the passage of Senate Bill 838 and SB 401 by the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee last night. The legislation aims to protect water quality and salmon in Oregon’s iconic river systems from the impacts of harmful suction dredge mining.

Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society on Suction Dredging


  On April 9, 2013 the Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society issued the following documents relating to suction dredging.  Click once and then click again in the new … Continue reading Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society on Suction Dredging

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.

General Response to Joe Greene


[Editor's note: When the New 49er's griped about the bias of scientists involved in the public advisory committee for suction dredging in California, the State eventually acquiesced allowed the New … Continue reading General Response to Joe Greene