Deschutes Brewery joins US. Dept. of Energy’s ‘Better Climate Challenge’
The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Deschutes Brewery on Monday for committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50%…
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ODF collecting seeds to save Oregon ash trees’ genes before destructive pest’s arrival
Working with the help of a federal grant from the USDA Forest Service, the Oregon Department of Forestry has been gathering seeds from Oregon ash…
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OSU models show likelihood of extreme autumn fire weather has risen 40% since mid-1800s
The likelihood of hot, dry and windy autumn weather that can set the stage for severe fires in California and western Oregon has increased 40% since…
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Worthy Garden Club gives $100K to OSU professor for forest-saving research
The Worthy Garden Club announced Tuesday that is has granted $100,000 to Dr. Beverly E. Law, Professor Emeritus at Oregon State University to…
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Democratic lawmakers propose $100M for rural GOP districts; $100M climate package also in works
Democrats who control the Oregon Legislature are proposing to give Republicans $100 million to spend essentially as they see fit in their rural…
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Oregon’s Democratic lawmakers urge federal agencies to protect, restore old-growth forests
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Peter DeFazio and Suzanne Bonamici this week asked the U.S. Departments of…
Continue ReadingNew map, report show growing dangers along whale ‘superhighways’ across the globe
A comprehensive new map and report tracking whale migrations around the globe highlights where they go in the high seas and the cumulative impacts…
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NW Power and Conservation Council’s new plan highlights renewables, energy efficiency
At its February meeting, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council adopted its 2021 Northwest Power Plan to ensure a reliable and economic power…
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Severe drought conditions costing farmers more, leads to thinning herd numbers for some
Severe drought conditions are making things increasingly difficult for Central Oregon ranchers and farmers like Dennis Fast, the owner of Sky Hawk…
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OSU researchers make key advance in turning apple waste into ‘green’ packaging material
A new study by Oregon State University scientists outlines a key advance in turning apple waste into an environmentally friendly packaging material…
Continue ReadingCity issues $138K fine over removal of protected trees
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem has issued a fine of more than $138,000 for the removal of 100-plus trees in south Salem. The Statesman Journal reports…
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City of Bend works to increase number of people driving electric vehicles
The city of Bend is working on a plan to establish goals, timelines and strategies to transition to electric vehicles across the community. Learn…
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Murdock Trust grant to Sustainable Northwest funds new regenerative ranching program
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has granted $488,500 to Sustainable Northwest’s new program for regenerative ranching, which aims to become the…
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City of Bend developing Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, holding public meeting
The city of Bend is inviting the community to learn more about the Bend Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan under development at a public…
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Deschutes River Conservancy gets federal funds for water bank; senators seek to assure future funding
Funding for the Deschutes River Conservancy was included in a $20.5 million package for a suite of 13 drought resiliency projects in five Western…
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US Dept. of Energy awards $25 million for wave energy technology testing at OSU
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $25 million to eight groups for the testing of wave energy technologies at Oregon State…
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Oregon Parks Forever funds replacement of more than 500,000 trees killed by wildfires, heat
On Jan. 12, 2021, Oregon Parks Forever, a statewide nonprofit, announced the establishment of the Wildfire Tree Replanting Fund. The goal of the…
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C.O. Irrigation District raising rates amid drought, assures costs will stay lowest in area
The Central Oregon Irrigation District is raising its rates over the next four years because it is losing hydropower contracts.…
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Feds award $1.37 million grant toward new Deschutes River Basin water bank project
 The Bureau of Reclamation announced Friday its initial 2022 selection of 13 projects for $20.5 million in grants to build long-term drought…
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Big drop in forest, ag land development tied to rising gas prices, OSU, USFS study finds
A new study has found a steep decline in the development of forest and agricultural land from 2000 to 2015, compared to the previous two decades,…
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