Press Room
Information for press and media.
For over three decades, Oregon Wild has worked to inform and involve the public in the important conservation issues facing our state. America's wildlands, wildlife, and waters belong to all of us, and we believe that the best way to ensure these precious resources are managed responsibly is to keep the public informed.
Click here to learn more about our organization, or explore our Oregon Wild newsletter archive to find out more about our work.
Press Contacts
- Sean Stevens
- Communications Assistant. Contact Sean for general media inquiries.
- Steve Pedery
- Conservation Director. Contact Steve with specific questions about Oregon Wild's conservation programs.
Recent Press Releases
- “Ecological Wonder” Moves One Step Closer To Permanent Protection May 07, 2008
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Unlikely Allies Join Together To Protect Soda Mountain In Southern OregonSoda Mountain moves one step closer to permanent protection after passing out of Senate committee. Companion House bill hopefully on the way.
- Twelve Conservation Groups Challenge Federal Wolf Delisting Apr 28, 2008
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Dozens Of Wolves Killed In First Weeks Without Federal ProtectionsConservation groups join to together to fight federal wolf delisting. Scientists say wolf populations need more time to grow stronger before protections are lifted.
- Copper Salmon Wilderness Plan Passes US House of Representatives Apr 22, 2008
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Bill backed by widespread support from business community, government and conservation groupsOne of the healthiest salmon and steelhead runs in the continental United States is closer to permanent protection today after the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Copper Salmon Wilderness plan.
- Oregon Wild, PacifiCorp Reach Agreement on Link River Dam Apr 17, 2008
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Conservation Group and Electric Utility See Benefit for Customers & Fish in DealOregon Wild has reached a settlement agreement with PacifiCorp on operations of the Link River Dam near Klamath Falls, Oregon. The deal will benefit endangered fish in Upper Klamath Lake and provide funds for restoration efforts.
Recent Press Clips
- Senate committee approves buyout of cattle ranchers May 08, 2008
- Siskiyou monument - Ranchers would be paid to keep their cattle off 24,000 acres
- Soda Mountain Wilderness bill clears key committee May 08, 2008
- The Smith-Wyden sponsored bill would buy out ranchers' grazing rights in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
- Clock ticking for salvage sales May 07, 2008
- Wyden urges FS action on Thorn, Egley sales in Eastern Oregon
- Oregon wolf advocates join others in lawsuit May 07, 2008
- Conservation group joins in effort to reverse wold delisting in Northern Rockies region.