Environment

Rep. Bentz introduces own version of Owyhee protection bill

A bill that U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced Friday would designate fewer acres in the Owyhee Canyonlands…

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Snake River steelhead returns highest in seven years

Annual steelhead returns in the Snake River are the highest they’ve been since 2017 but still below recovery…

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Snowpack off to fast start in Northeastern Oregon

Northeastern Oregon’s mountain snowpack, a key source of water for irrigation and recreation, is starting to pile up…

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New project will improve river access at Miller’s Landing in Bend

A $1.3 million project to improve river access at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend is expected to start…

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Seasonal pile burning underway on Deschutes and Ochoco national forests

Cool and wet weather has opened the door for the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests to begin pile…

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Barred owl removal strategy accused of interfering with ‘evolutionary paths’

A federal plan to kill barred owls to protect spotted owls interferes with the “evolutionary paths” of the…

Environment

Oregon inks agreement with developers to enter entire state forest into carbon market

Oregon is one step closer to using a state forest to help capture and store more planet-warming greenhouse…

Environment

Klamath Basin gets $46 million for ecosystem projects

The U.S. Department of the Interior is investing nearly $46 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem…

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Winter weather advisory issued for east side of Cascades

A winter weather advisory for the east slopes of the Oregon Cascades was issued Thursday, with snow impacting…

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Groups demand state and federal action on nitrate pollution in letters to Oregon governor, EPA

Nonprofit community groups in Oregon and nationwide are calling on elected leaders and officials at the U.S. Environmental…

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