Neighbors Worried Over Proposed BPA Power Line
People in the small Clark County town of Hockinson are worried about a proposed high-voltage power line. Some of them are forming a group to see what options they have in keeping the power line away from their neighborhoods. One possible route goes through property owned by the school district. From KPTV Fox12.
Autumn Time And The Fishing Is Easy
Many of the lakes in Central Oregon have been closed for the season, but the fishing is still good in the area’s river. Trout are especially hungry as they put on weight for the winter, and water levels are low enough to make it easier to hook them. From the Bend Bulletin.
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Lack Of Water Hurts Eastern Oregon’s Economy
If groundwater restrictions were lifted, it would mean an economic boom to Eastern Oregon. One study estimates that by giving farms full access to groundwater, it would add $340 million to the local economy and add 2,000 jobs. From the Hermiston Herald.
Looking At Biomass In Tillamook County
Public officials and businesses got together this week to consider a biomass plant for Tillamook County. The meeting was for information only and so far, no real plans have come forward. But one county commissioner says it’s only a matter of time before one is built. From the Tillamook Headlight Herald.
Protecting The Wilderness Of Douglas County
Hudson Spivey with Umpqua Watersheds writes about the need and benefits of wilderness areas in a guest column for the Roseburg News Review. His group is leading a conference on expanding wilderness areas this weekend.
Off Roaders May Get More Access In Southern Oregon
Officials with the Fremont-Winema National Forest are reconsidering how much access they’ll give off road vehicles. The proposed travel management plan calls for letting off roaders use about 6,800 miles of roads and trails. But now they’re thinking of expanding that. From the Klamath Falls Herald and News.
