Future management of the 93,000-acre Elliott State Forest located northeast of Coos Bay is at a pivotal crossroads. The State Land Board (made up of Governor John Kitzhaber, Treasurer Ted … Continue reading “Safeguard the Elliott!” — Come Testify at the October 8 North Bend Hearing
Of Zombies, Zane Grey and Western Rivers
By Bob Ferris I became convinced yesterday that actors who play zombies in movies learned their walking techniques from fly fishermen wading in swift rivers on slippery and slimy cobble. … Continue reading Of Zombies, Zane Grey and Western Rivers
Suction Dredge Reform Bill Passes Legislature
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: Bills to Curb Suction Dredge Mining Approved by Key Senate Committee
For immediate release April 18, 2013 Contact Josh Laughlin, Cascadia Wildlands, 541.844.8182 Erik Fernandez, Oregon Wild, 971.230.4484 Forrest English, Rogue Riverkeeper, 541.261.2030 Salem, OR — Outdoor businesses, the … Continue reading Press Release: Bills to Curb Suction Dredge Mining Approved by Key Senate Committee
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
Oregon Suction Dredge Hearing April 15, 2013 3PM
If you care about salmon and steelhead recovery in Oregon's most precious rivers like the Rogue, Umpqua and Chetco and want to protect these waterways from the harmful effects of suction … Continue reading Oregon Suction Dredge Hearing April 15, 2013 3PM
Op-ed: Gold Dredging Damages Habitat, Harms Economy
Register-Guard guest opinion by Frank Armendariz and Chris Daughters March 24, 2013 In his March 10 guest viewpoint, Darold Smith suggests that suction dredge mining benefits endangered fish — but … Continue reading Op-ed: Gold Dredging Damages Habitat, Harms Economy
GE-Free Seafood Campaign Launched
As part of our effort to stop FDA approval of genetically engineered salmon, we are excited to announce we're part of a new coalition asking grocery stores to keep GE … Continue reading GE-Free Seafood Campaign Launched
Protecting Oregon’s Rivers from Suction Dredge Mining
Editorial by the Register-Guard March 4, 2013 Nearly a quarter century has passed since Oregon last updated the State Scenic Waterways Program, which increases protection for the state’s most … Continue reading Protecting Oregon’s Rivers from Suction Dredge Mining
Press Release: Legislation Introduced to Protect Water Quality and Wild Salmon in Oregon
For immediate release February 19, 2013 Contact John Ward, Rogue Flyfishers (Medford), 541.482.2859 Frank Armendariz, River Trail Outfitters (Eugene), 541.228.4084 Salem, OR — Local businesses, outdoor enthusiasts, and … Continue reading Press Release: Legislation Introduced to Protect Water Quality and Wild Salmon in Oregon