Dry conditions fuel salmon die-off on Oregon coast
Extremely dry conditions have triggered a die-off of fall chinook salmon on Oregon’s north coast.…
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DA won’t file charges against Salem pipeline protesters
Protesters who were arrested during a sit-in at the Oregon governor’s office last month will not be charged with trespassing.…
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OSU study: Tiny wasp can control destructive fruit fly
A parasitic wasp has shown tremendous potential attacking and controlling spotted wing drosophila – an invasive, destructive fruit fly that costs…
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C. Oregon water, sewer projects get $72 million in EPA loans
Several major Central Oregon water and sewer projects will receive a total of $72 million in federal EPA loans, announced…
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DEQ lifts NW Oregon air quality advisory
DEQ, other agencies are lifting the air quality advisory for the Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge through The Dalles and southwest Washington…
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Commercial ocean crabbing further delayed in Oregon
State shellfish managers say the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed until at least Dec. 31 along the entire Oregon…
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Early C.O. snowpack levels well below average
Central Oregon’s snowpack levels are well below average for this early-season time of year, prompting some concern, though more snow is on the way at…
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Bend councilors OK Climate Action Plan in split vote
After years of work and a recent controversy, Bend city councilors on Wednesday night adopted a Climate Action Plan for the city, a wide-ranging…
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DEQ adding new, cheaper air quality sensors around state
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said Thursday its Hillsboro lab has developed a new, lower-cost air quality monitor that allows the…
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Clarno approves refiled forest protection initiatives
Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno on Thursday approved three refiled forest protection initiatives, having rejected previous proposals because…
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OSU study: Deer, elk can help tree seedlings survive
Long considered pests by forest managers, deer and elk can help Douglas-fir seedlings thrive under certain vegetation management conditions, a…
Continue Reading Central Oregon under DEQ air stagnation advisory
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and Southwest Clean Air Agency issued an…
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Conservation breakthrough seen for silverspot butterflies
The Oregon Zoo’s butterfly conservation lab has 269 reasons to celebrate this season. That’s how many Oregon silverspot caterpillars are waiting…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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