Creswell conservation easement protects imperiled sparrow
A 1,610-acre working lands conservation easement in the southern Willamette Valley now protects the highly imperiled Oregon vesper sparrow, along…
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Submissions sought for river protection bill
Senator Ron Wyden visits Bend on Dec. 14 to discuss his legislation and request for public submissions for wild and scenic river nominations, to…
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Report points to toys to avoid when holiday shopping
Choking hazards, hidden toxins and privacy concerns are among the dangers toy buyers should watch out for as the holiday shopping season begins,…
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Chinese national admits smuggling 300 turtles from U.S.
A Chinese national pleaded guilty Tuesday in Eugene federal court to directing a scheme in which hundreds of endangered and vulnerable turtles were…
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Model looks at policy decisions affecting migration amid sea level rise
OSU professor is lead author on paper that studies new modeling approach to help policymakers, the public understand how policy decisions affect…
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Survey finds good news for Columbia Gorge pikas
The latest survey by the group called Cascades Pika Watch finds the pint-sized animals are making a comeback after a devastating 2017 fire in the…
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DEQ issues plan to curb Willamette Basin mercury pollution
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said Monday it has issued a pollution reduction plan for mercury in the Willamette…
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Report: Clean energy jobs booming part of Ore. economy
The clean energy sector is a major jobs provider in Oregon, according to a new…
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OSU using robot glider to measure ocean noise levels
At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University and NOAA have developed an effective…
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Worthy Garden Club, partners plan to plant a million trees
The Worthy Garden Club, along with its coalition partners, on Tuesday launched “Operation Appleseed,” a campaign to plant one million trees in…
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OSU ecologist uses drones, GoPros to track gray whales
Using drones deployed in the air and GoPros underwater, Oregon State University marine ecologist Leigh Torres recently completed her fourth field…
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OSU-Cascades professor gets grant to study relocation of ‘climate refugees’
An Oregon State University–Cascades anthropologist has been awarded $750,000 by the National Science Foundation to research issues facing coastal…
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Trees, plants being planted along Deschutes
The Oregon Natural Desert Association is planting some 2,000 trees and plants along the banks of the Deschutes River, including Wednesday’s work in…
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Oregon electric car owners to pay higher registration
New Oregon vehicle registration, title and trip permit fees — including higher registration fees for electric vehicles than gas-powered ones — will…
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Groups applaud bill to protect Owyhee Canyonlands
A bill in Congress to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands and parts of Malheur County is being praised for the inclusive process involved in writing the…
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Restoration project proposed along Paulina Creek
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest is seeking public comment on a proposed small aquatic restoration project along…
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The wide use of pesticides is pushing some species in Oregon and across the country to the brink, according to a new report from the Endangered…
Continue ReadingSenate OKs ag appropriations with Oregon funding
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said the Agriculture Appropriations bill that was voted out of the full Senate Thursday will help…
Continue ReadingBend business owner, student back climate change measures
Three new Oregon climate change measures, backed by a Bend business owner and several supporters, are now one step closer to being included on the…
Continue ReadingEx-railroad plant operator who allowed oil spill sentenced
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former wastewater plant operator for Union Pacific Railroad who allowed oil to seep from an overflowing tank into the…
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