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Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Thieves

November 26, 2010
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Can you believe someone would stoop this low for a few bucks?

A group of thieves hacked their way through a forest on the Olympic Peninsula, stripping the branches off hundreds of young white pines. Washington DNR says they stole about 20,000 pounds of pine boughs, probably to sell them to holiday garland and wreath makers. At 25 cents per pound, the boughs are worth about $5,000. Most of the trees will probably die.

You can read the rest of the story on DNR’s Ear To The Ground Blog:

Thieves take 20,000 pounds of pine boughs; destroy hundreds of trees on state trust land.

Hearing Thursday For Oregon’s New Wolf Plan

September 1, 2010
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This male wolf from Wenaha pack was fitted with a radio collar on Aug. 4, 2010. ODFW photo.

On Thursday, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission takes a look at a new Wolf Management Plan.

For those who care about the future of wolves in our state, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for. The agenda includes time for comments from the public. Wolf supporters – and detractors – are hoping for a good turnout so the Commission can finally hear what Oregonians think about this very controversial issue.

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Most Of Mt. Hood Forest Goes Off Limits To Off Roading

August 27, 2010
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A view of Mt. Hood from Timothy Lake. Photo by K. Carpenter/U.S.G.S.

Off roaders are going to start seeing a lot of “closed” signs in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

A new Forest Service plan dramatically cuts back where off road vehicles are allowed. Environmental groups couldn’t be much happier.

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OSU: Climate Change May Be Hurting The Spotted Owl In Oregon

August 3, 2010
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Northern Spotted Owl. Photo by Dennis Newman.

As if old growth logging, and competition from barred owls wasn’t enough.

There’s another threat to Oregon’s fragile population of northern spotted owls.

Research from Oregon State University says climate change may also hurt the spotted owl’s chances for survival.

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Portland Moves Ahead On Developing West Hayden Island

July 30, 2010
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They’re just trying to have it both ways.

Can we allow some industrial development on West Hayden Island, while leaving enough of the area untouched so it can useful as wildlife habitat?

Thursday’s vote on the Portland City Council is a tentative,  ”yes”.

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Industry Or Nature Preserve? What To Do With West Hayden Island.

July 27, 2010
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On Thursday, the Portland City Council will make a critical decision about the future of West Hayden Island.

Here’s the issue. Should the area remain undeveloped and preserved for nature? Or should the Port of Portland be allowed to build a new marine terminal?

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Ruby Pipeline: $22 Million For Conservation in Oregon and The West

July 15, 2010
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The Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge in Oregon. From Wikimedia Commons. Photographer unidentified.

The company behind Oregon’s newest natural gas pipeline will donate at least $22 million for conservation projects in our state and across the West.

It’s the result of a three-way deal between the Oregon Natural Desert Association, Western Watersheds Project and El Paso Corp. The money will be used to undo some of the environmental damage that results from building the Ruby pipeline, and to preserve sagebrush habitat.

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Video and Photos From ‘Hands Across The Sand’ In Oregon

June 28, 2010
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Hands Across the Sand at Neptune State Park. Photo by Gus Gates, Oregon Surfrider.

If you missed the weekend protest against offshore oil and gas drilling, here’s a way to experience it on your computer.

We’re getting video and photos from some of the Hands Across the Sand events in Oregon. There were 17 of these gatherings in Oregon on Saturday, part of a national movement to draw attention to the dangers of offshore drilling, and to promote clean and renewable energy.

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Video: Joining Hands To Stop Offshore Oil Drilling

June 25, 2010
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Hundreds of Oregonians, maybe thousands, will join hands tomorrow to send a message about offshore oil drilling.

It’s called Hands Across The Sand. More than a dozen events are planned across the state.

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Oregon Wilderness Bills Win Key Vote, Next Stop Senate Floor

June 22, 2010
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A scene along Wassen Creek in the Devil's Staircase area. Photo by Kristian Skybak. For more see http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristiansven

Update: Adding Press Release by Cascadia Wildlands

A bill to protect the Devil’s Staircase, and another that expands the Oregon Caves National Monument, have been approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

The vote is a “milestone” according to Senators Wyden and Merkley. The bills now go before the full Senate for consideration.

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