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Have you heard the good news? Thank you to all of you who spoke up to defend our public lands and to @RonWyden @JeffMerkley @RepBentz @RepDexterOR @RepValHoyle and other members of Congress who opposed efforts to sell off public lands in Oregon and beyond oregonwild.org/public-land-s…

Public Lands Sell-Off Proposal Pulled from Reconciliation Bill - Oregon Wild

A Senate proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land to fund tax breaks for billionaires is dead - for now.

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The Oregon Wild team will be in Eugene this weekend presenting at the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. This event is free and open to the public. Stop by and learn about local, regional, and even global issues and how you can get involved! oregonwild.org/pielc-2025/
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Eight months past deadline, still no sign of the Army Corps' report on Willamette River dams & endangered fish. The Corps is dragging its feet—while salmon & steelhead inch closer to extinction. investigatewest.org/investig…

Pressure builds on Army Corps to produce years-late reports on Willamette River Basin dams

New federal study shows dams harming endangered salmon as Congress pushed for action

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Public lands, environmental protections, and civil rights are under attack—but we are not backing down. We stand with those fighting for justice, both inside and outside the system. oregonwild.org/we-will-not-o…

We will not obey in advance - Oregon Wild

A call to resist Trump's attacks on public lands, the environment, and civil rights—and to stand with those fighting for justice from within.

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The "Fix Our Forests Act"is a Trojan horse for reckless clearcutting, not wildfire protection. Here’s why this bill is a disaster for public lands & why we need @RonWyden and @SenJeffMerkley to stop it. bendbulletin.com/opinion/gue…

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Oregon’s mature & old-growth forests are naturally fire-resistant. Logging them only makes wildfires worse while releasing carbon that could have been stored for centuries. We should be PROTECTING these forests, not clearcutting them.
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Instead of weakening environmental laws, Congress should pass the Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act—a real solution that funds science-backed wildfire protections for communities.
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Public listening sessions on the Northwest Forest Plan are happening soon—this is our chance to stand up for our forests! 🌲 oregonwild.org/nwfp-listenin…
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“First impressions don’t get much worse than this,” Hartinger said. “Hiding the ball on a review of national monuments shows the White House and Interior know full well how unpopular these actions are.” @Dantiquities via @EENewsUpdates eenews.net/articles/burgums-…

Burgum’s first order of business: Drilling, public lands and the ESA

The Interior secretary signed orders to increase energy production, review Biden public lands efforts and slash regulations.

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Hunt: Do you know why Trump would fire you? Greenblatt: No, I don't know (I have a guess...) huffpost.com/entry/trump-ins…
CNN This Morning with Audie Cornish
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27 Jan 2025
Fmr. Inspector General Mark Greenblatt tells @kasie he received a two-sentence email on Friday informing him that President Trump fired him. Shortly after, his email stopped working and he has not been able to clean out his office. More ⬇️
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Siletz Tribal member & Elakha Board Member Robert Kentta said #seaotters have a revered role in his culture. “They figure prominently in our stories as a relative and a near neighbor,” Kentta told KLCC. “They bring wealth and good times, and abundance.” klcc.org/environment/2025-01…

Siletz Tribe gets $1.56 million to reintroduce sea otters to coastal waters

After centuries of overhunting by fur traders, sea otters have largely disappeared from the Oregon and Northern California coasts. But the Siletz Tribe is trying to bring them back with the help of a...

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This Wednesday, authors Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate take you behind the scenes of their new book Canopy of Titans, revealing the beauty, science, and urgent challenges facing our extraordinary forests. #ExplOregon oregonwild.org/event/canopy-…

Canopy of Titans: The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest - Oregon Wild

Join authors Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate to discover the untold story of one of the world's most vital and majestic ecosystems—the Pacific coastal temperate rainforest.

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If you're thinking about opportunities to get outside and enjoy the snow in Central Oregon, look no further! #InBend #ExplOregon bendbulletin.com/explore/gue…
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While we’ve long known trees are fighting climate change by absorbing CO₂, a new study reveals a hidden hero: bark microbes removing methane from the air. Methane drives ~30% of global warming. phys.org/news/2024-07-trees-…

Trees reveal climate surprise: Microbes living in bark remove methane from the atmosphere

Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published 24 July in Nature.

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From battling the Sagebrush Rebellion in the 1980s to saving the Elliott State Forest from privatization, Oregon Wild has never backed down from a fight for public lands & wildlife. Time and again, we’ve defied the odds to protect the wild places we love. oregonwild.org/defying-gravi…

Defying Gravity - Oregon Wild

As we enter a new era with renewed challenges, the stakes are high and the obstacles immense. Here are a few stories from times we defied the odds to secure victories for nature. Let them remind us...

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"Oregon has in the past ended beaver killing to rebuild beaver populations in times of drought. It’s time to enact such a closure again." oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Readers respond: End beaver killing to fight drought

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

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We lost a conservation hero this week. Jim Furnish, former Deputy of the Forest Service, was a bold leader who worked to shift the agency away from old-growth clearcutting toward protection and sustainability. His legacy will inspire us for years. oregonwild.org/remembering-j…

Remembering Jim Furnish: A Forest Service insider and old growth advocate - Oregon Wild

The world of forest conservation lost a fierce advocate this week. Jim Furnish headed the Siuslaw National Forest in the Oregon Coast Range and was Deputy Chief of the US Forest Service during his 34...

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After an extensive search and interview process, the Oregon Wild Board and Staff are thrilled to announce Quinn Read as our new Executive Director!
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Now, Quinn has returned to Oregon Wild, ready to guide this storied organization into its next chapter. She brings a deep love for Oregon’s wildlands and wildlife, a commitment to advocacy, and a dedication to empowering the next generation of conservation leaders.
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In Quinn’s words: “Returning now as Executive Director feels like coming full circle—and like coming home. I’m honored to step into this role and to carry forward the legacy of those who’ve made this organization the powerhouse it is today." oregonwild.org/welcoming-qui…

Welcoming Quinn Read as Oregon Wild's new Executive Director - Oregon Wild

Oregon Wild is excited to announce Quinn Read as its new Executive Director!

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