Press Releases

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Group Challenges Federal Inaction in Protecting Threatened Rogue River Coho Salmon - Feb 07, 2012 - Medford, Ore

Years of delay in updating water diversion plan puts fish at risk

New Plan Would Solve County Payments Impasse - Feb 01, 2012 - Eugene, Ore

Local, state, and national groups unveil plan to replace federal subsidies without resorting to clear-cutting public lands

Government Delay, Drought Prompts Renewed Push for Protection of Klamath River Chinook Salmon - Feb 01, 2012 - Portland, Ore

Fears of looming drought make 2012 a pivotal time for Klamath Chinook protections

ADVISORY: Oregon Cattlemen’s Association Pushing Wolf-killing Legislation - Jan 28, 2012 - Portland, ORE

Measure Would Declare “Emergency” Conditions due to 29 Wolves in Oregon, Fast-track Killing of “Journey’s” Pack

Oregon Wild Statement on New National Forest Rules - Jan 26, 2012 - Portland, ORE

Conservationists offer measured praise for Obama Administration

Famous Trekking Wolf Gets Apt New Name – “Journey” - Jan 04, 2012 - Portland, Ore

Contest ends with new name for OR-7, now the first wolf to return to California in 90 years

Press Advisory - Conservationists to Kitzhaber: Require Balance on Wolf Compensation - Dec 19, 2011 - Portland, ORE

A Dozen Local, State, and National Conservation Organizations urge Governor Kitzhaber to ensure pro-wildlife voices included in wolf panels

Business Owners Applaud Bill to Protect Wild Rogue - Dec 15, 2011 - Grants Pass, Ore

Legislation vitally important for local economy

Oregon Wild Announces Series of Winter Snowshoe Outings - Dec 14, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Popular hiking series returns with Portland and Eugene area excursions

Conservationists, Sportsmen, Businesses Cheer Legislation Protecting Roadless Backcountry - Nov 17, 2011

Bipartisan legislation would make popular conservation effort permanent

Court Extends Ban on Killing Oregon’s Endangered Wolves - Nov 15, 2011 - Salem, ORE

State’s First Wolf Pack in 65 Years Out of Crosshairs — for Now

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Passes Out of Senate Committee - Nov 10, 2011 - Washington, DC

Iconic Oregon Coast Range Forest Moves Closer to Permanent Protection

Oregon Wild Launches “OR-7” Wolf Name and Art Contest - Nov 10, 2011 - Oregon

Connect with the Wild encourages kids to track OR-7’s journey, promote wildlife conservation

Merkley Legislation on Klamath Falls Short - Nov 10, 2011 - Portland, ORE

Oregon conservationists frustrated by anti-wildlife provisions, lack of water for salmon

Conservationists Celebrate First Wolf in Western Oregon - Nov 01, 2011 - Oregon

After 500 mile journey, a young male known as OR7 returns to historic habitat in the Southern Cascades

Devil’s Staircase Gets First House Committee Hearing in 111th Congress - Oct 24, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Popularity of Wilderness legislation propels protections forward

Oregon Wild Press Statement on Roadless Rule Victory - Oct 21, 2011 - Portland, ORE

Conservationists savor victory in last legal challenge to one of the most popular, common sense conservation efforts in history

Oregon Wild Unveils 2011 Photo Contest Winners - Oct 07, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Seventh annual contest highlights endangered places and beauty of Oregon outdoors

Governor Kitzhaber Nominates Oregon Natural Crown Jewels - Oct 06, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Oregon’s Governor pushes for Wilderness protection, hopes to add areas for national Crown Jewels list

Court Stays Execution of Two Oregon Wolves - Oct 06, 2011 - Salem, ORE

Court orders Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife to suspend hunt for two of Oregon's 14 endangered wolves

Lawsuit Filed to Stop Killing of Endangered Oregon Wolves - Oct 05, 2011 - Salem, ORE

State Wildlife Agency’s Kill Order Likely Last Nail in Coffin for Imnaha Pack

Federal Judge Recommends Striking Down Illegal Oregon Logging Plan - Sep 29, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Big day for wildlife, salmon, clean water, old-growth forests, and the public

Klamath Wetlands Top 10 Most Endangered Places List in 2011 - Sep 29, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Agribusiness trumps eagles and pelicans as Klamath marshes return to “Most Endangered” list for third straight year

Governor Kitzhaber Helps Kick Off Oregon’s Great Outdoors Week - Aug 18, 2011 - Salem, ORE

Conservation, recreation groups join call to get out, enjoy, and protect our public lands and Wilderness

Pioneering National Forest Collaboration Celebrates 10 Years of Success - Aug 16, 2011 - Walton, Ore

Restoration provides path to new model for public lands management

ADVISORY - Pioneering National Forest Collaboration Celebrates 10 Years of Success - Aug 11, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Speakers, media tour, and more to celebrate a decade of restoration.

New Data Shows Unlogged Forests Fight Global Warming Better Than Industrial Forests - Aug 03, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Maps show stark comparison between private land clear-cuts and public old growth

Oregon Wild Statement on Wildlife Killing Fund (HB3636) - Aug 01, 2011 - Salem, ORE

Wasteful Legislation Does a Disservice to Oregon

Oregon Wolf Tourism Set For a Howling Success With Two Summer Trips - Jul 27, 2011 - Joseph, ORE

Conservation group leads first of two summer wolf-themed getaways this weekend

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Weaken Clean Water Act - Jul 18, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Legislation would exempt logging roads from Clean Water Act, put drinking water, salmon, and streams at risk

Historic Accord for Old-Growth Conservation and Forest Restoration Clears Court - Jul 07, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Judge approves settlement overturning illegal Bush-era efforts to scrap "look before you log" safeguards

With Summer, Environmental Groups Turn Up Heat For Crater Lake Protections - Jun 30, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Coalition Launches Expanded Campaign to Protect Crater Lake

Independent Science Review Faults Klamath Settlement Agreement - Jun 28, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Scientists say $1 billion plan unlikely to work; does not go far enough to restore wetlands, reduce water demand

Wildlife Advocates Call on State to Suspend Wolf Killing, Prioritize Recovery - Jun 06, 2011 - SALEM, Ore

Coalition critiques wolf management in Oregon, seeks immediate changes

Picture It, Protect It: The Seventh Annual Oregon Wild Outdoor Photo Contest - May 27, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Popular contest returns with focus on capturing Oregon’s wild places, threatened landscape

Court Halts Logging of Pristine Forest Above McKenzie River - May 24, 2011 - Eugene, Ore

Decade-old timber sale rejected for violating basic law

Summer Hiking Series Explores Oregon’s Untouched Wilderness - May 24, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Outings led by Oregon Wild, state’s oldest conservation group

Coalition Calls on California Regulators to Enforce Clean Water Standards - May 11, 2011 - Arcata, Cal,

Saying the Klamath can’t wait, groups ask Water Board to halt delays in PacifiCorp relicensing

Oregon Wild Statement on Wolf Kill Orders - May 05, 2011 - PORTLAND ORE

Decision is a blow to recovery. Demonstrates threats, weakness of management plan

Billboard backers hope wolves, wildlife will stir Wallowa County tourism - May 03, 2011 - LA GRANDE, ORE

Advertising effort draws attention to Wallowa County’s unique potential as Oregon’s eco- tourism hotspot

Lawsuit Filed to Stop Unlawful Killing of Endangered Wolves in Oregon - May 03, 2011 - PORTLAND ORE

Conservation groups file a lawsuit to stop the unlawful killing of two of Oregon's 23 confirmed wolves. The kill order was announced by US Fish and Wildlife Services in response to livestock depredations

Feds Agree, Klamath River Chinook Salmon Need Endangered Species Review - Apr 11, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Decision comes in repsonse to petition filed by Oregon Wild and partners

Congress Introduces Protections for Oregon Natural Areas - Apr 07, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Wyden, Merkley and DeFazio introduce popular conservation proposals

Forest Service Brings Controversial Road Show to Pacific Northwest - Mar 24, 2011 - PORTLAND ORE

Public meeting on proposed forest rules generate controversy, disappointment

Settlement reached on wolf recovery in Idaho and Montana - Mar 18, 2011 - Missoula, Mont

Wolves to remain protected in Oregon and Washington

Bill Introduced to Protect Molalla River as a Wild and Scenic River - Feb 17, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Bill based on community effort from diverse coalition

Billboard Keeps the Heat on Wolf Poacher - Feb 14, 2011 - La Grande, Ore

Groups advertise $10,000 reward in hopes of catching wolf killer

Obama and Vilsack Disappoint With New National Forest Planning Rules - Feb 10, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Draft rules outline weaker protections than 1982 rules implemented by Reagan

Oregon Wild Press Statement on Whitsett Wolf Kill Bill Introduction - Feb 03, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Organization responds to bill aiming to pull state species protection from gray wolf.

Endangered Species Act Protection Sought for Klamath River Chinook Salmon - Jan 27, 2011 - Portland, Ore

Recovery needed for salmon population reduced to a few thousand fish

Holiday ad asks Obama to protect national forests - Dec 15, 2010 - Washington, D.C.

Oregon Wild partners with Pew and allies to call for federal rules that “stand the test of time”

Conservationists Challenge Plan to Log Near Crater Lake - Nov 10, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Roadless timber sale has generated national attention, public criticism

Conservation Coalition Challenges Feds to Protect Forests, Streams, and Wildlife - Oct 26, 2010 - Medford, Ore

Controversial BLM timber sale wrong direction for agency looking for a path forward

Oregon Wild Unveils 2010 Photo Contest Winners at Open House Event - Oct 21, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Painted Hills, Cape Kiwanda, and Three Sisters among winning images

Conservation Organizations Challenge Decade-Old Logging Plan Above Renowned McKenzie River - Oct 14, 2010 - Eugene, Ore

Trapper timber sale targets older forests important for rare wildlife, clean water, and recreation

Northeast Oregon Residents, Conservationists Offer $7,500 Reward for Info on Wolf Poacher - Oct 08, 2010 - Enterprise, Ore

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service looking for tips to aid investigation into illegal killing

Oregon Wild Press Statement on Unconfirmed Wolf Poaching in Umatilla National Forest - Oct 06, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Group hopes for swift and successful investigation

Oregon Wild Announces New Executive Director, Scott Shlaes - Sep 21, 2010 - Portland, Ore

State’s leading conservation group hires sixth leader in 36-year history

Wild Rogue River Tops List of Threatened Oregon Places, Politics the Culprit - Sep 08, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Report identifies 10 Most Endangered Places in Oregon for 2010

Conservation Group Files Mining Claim, Highlights Outdated Federal Mining Law - Aug 10, 2010 - Grants Pass, Oregon

Effort shows 1872 Mining Law in desperate need of reform

Oregon Wild, Gov. Kulongoski Help Launch First Annual “Roadless Recreation Week” - Aug 06, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Outdoor activities start Saturday in Oregon national forests and across the country

Federal Court Reinstates Federal Wolf Protections - Aug 06, 2010 - Bozeman, Montana

Northern Rockies gray wolves win back their endangered status under the Endangered Species Act as result of a federal lawsuit filed by Oregon Wild and 12 other conservation partners.

Faith Leaders Stand Up for Mining Reform, River Protections in Southwest Oregon - Aug 03, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Over 150 sign on to letter urging protections for the Siskiyou Wild Rivers

WOPR One Year Later – Nine Logging Mills Still Stuck in the Past - Jul 22, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Some logging companies still think “no log is too big”

Wolves Earn Reprieve as Hunt Halted - Jul 02, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Wildlife advocates celebrate short-term victory for endangered wolves

Lawsuit Filed to Stop Federal, State-sanctioned Killing of Endangered Wolves - Jul 01, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Groups take federal government to court over illegal effort to kill endangered wolves

Primeval Coastal Forest Protections Move Forward With Senate Hearing - Jun 22, 2010 - Eugene, Ore

Committee mark-up sets stage for full Senate vote

Conservationists Decry Continued Efforts to Kill Endangered Wolves - Jun 18, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Oregon wildlife managers violate state plan in extending wolf kill order

Summer Hiking Series Kicks Off This Weekend - Jun 17, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Group combines outdoor adventure and activism

On Eve of Mining Season, State Legislators Push Reform - Jun 09, 2010 - Portland, Ore and Ashland, Ore

Elected leaders seek protections for Siskiyou Wild Rivers from outdated mining laws

Senate Committee Comes to Central Oregon to Hear Testimony on Wyden Forest Bill - Jun 04, 2010 - Bend, Ore

Conservationists and timber industry testify in support of forest restoration and protection legislation

New Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for Wyden Forest Legislation - Jun 03, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Restoration bill for 8.3 million acres of National Forest backed by statewide, 2nd District voters

ADVISORY: Senate Committee in Central Oregon for Eastern Oregon Forest Legislation Field Hearing - Jun 01, 2010 - Bend, Ore

Conservationists, timber leaders, scientists set to testify in support of Wyden legislation

Oregon Wild Announces Sixth Annual Outdoor Photo Contest - Jun 01, 2010 - Portland, Ore

“Endangered Places” category takes on twist, features people

Conservationists, Timber Leaders Strike Deal on Rogue River Protections - May 24, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Agreement removes last hurdle to Wild Rogue Wilderness protections moving forward

Conservation Groups Seek Endangered Species Act Protection for Imperiled Klamath Basin Butterfly - May 12, 2010 - Portland, OR

With only a single population and multiple threats, Leona's little blue butterfly is on the brink of extinction.

Oregon Wild Statement on Wolf Depredation - May 06, 2010 - Portland, Ore

As wolves begin to recover in state, conservationists put incident in context

Oregon Wild Statement on Colorado Roadless Plan - Apr 06, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Roadless Advocate Rob Klavins weighs in on potential harm to Oregon roadless backcountry

Oregon Wild Statement on NMFS Biological Opinion for Klamath Irrigation Project - Mar 18, 2010 - Portland, Ore

Reaction to the new biological opinion for coho salmon that reduces river flow as compared to prior, court-mandated BiOp.

Unlikely Allies Share Table at Senate Hearing on Wyden Forest Bill - Mar 10, 2010 - WASHINGTON, D.C.

Conservationists and timber industry testify in support of old-growth protection and restoration legislation

Citizens Propose Plan to Protect Homes, Backcountry Forests in Central Cascades - Mar 08, 2010 - CLACKAMAS, ORE

New thinning proposal steers clear of roadless forests, avoids controversial logging

Oregon, California Coalition Calls on Congress to Fix Klamath Deal - Feb 18, 2010 - ARCATA, CAL and PORTLAND, ORE

With the Klamath settlement negotiations over, wildlife and river groups push realistic restoration plan

Local, National Businesses Call for Protection of Siskiyou Wild Rivers, Mining Reform - Feb 09, 2010 - Grants Pass, Ore

As mining claims increase, local businesses fear for their bottom line

Conservation Groups Cheer New Wyden Forest Legislation - Dec 16, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Eastern Oregon bill builds on historic agreement between timber industry, state and national conservation leaders

Oregon, California Coalition Unveils Streamlined Plan for Klamath Dam Removal - Dec 15, 2009 - Arcata, Cal

Groups push for expedited timeline and overhaul of water deal

New Walden Logging Plan Drains Money From Community Fire Protection - Dec 08, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Plan would promote logging in undeveloped backcountry areas

Conservation Groups Bring Lawsuit to Protect Roadless Area from Off-Road Vehicles in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area - Dec 07, 2009 - Eugene, Ore

Legal challenge aims to limit further illegal encroachment into sensitive Dunes natural areas.

Oregon Wild Reaction to Oregon Wolf Video - Nov 20, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Reaction quote from Rob Klavins - coordinator of the Oregon Wild Wolf Pack advocacy group.

Oregon Wild Announces Outdoor Photo Contest Winners - Nov 19, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Photographs feature beloved, threatened Oregon landscapes

Wyden, Merkely, DeFazio Press for Enhanced Protections for Oregon’s Yellowstone - Nov 12, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Oregon elected officials push for mining moratorium in southwest Oregon

Oregon State Marine Board Proposes Protections for Waldo Lake - Nov 04, 2009 - Eugene, Ore

Rule would create largest gas motor-free lake in Oregon

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness, Molalla River Wild & Scenic Pass Key Committee - Oct 28, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Two Oregon gems continue to sail through Congress towards protection

Salazar Announces New Direction for Oregon Forests, Will BLM Heed Call? - Oct 14, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Conservationists hope increased cooperation between BLM and USFWS leads to better management

Protections for Primeval Coastal Forest, Wild and Scenic River Presented at Congressional Hearing - Oct 01, 2009 - Portland

U.S. House of Representatives committee looks to safeguard two Oregon gems

Congress Seizes Moment to Protect America’s Last Pristine Forests - Oct 01, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Bipartisan group pushes lasting legislative solution for nation’s roadless backcountry

Klamath Dam Deal Announced, But What’s on Deck? - Sep 30, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Dam removal still linked to settlement scheme harmful to fish and wildlife

Court Finds Wolf Delisting is Likely Unlawful; Declines to Stop Wolf Hunts - Sep 09, 2009 - Missoula, Mont.

Oregon Wild hears good news and bad on wolf injunction suit.

At Summer’s Last Outdoors Hurrah, a Cautionary Note - Sep 03, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Group releases 10 Most Endangered Places in Oregon for 2009

Press Statement on Wolf Kill Order - Sep 01, 2009 - Portland, Ore

ODFW Authorizes Lethal Action Against Two Gray Wolves

Conservation Groups Challenge Wolf Hunting - Aug 20, 2009 - Missoula, MT

Oregon Wild joins coalition of conservation groups challenging premature wolf hunts in Idaho and Montana

Oregon Wild Warns Legal Action on Crater Lake Helicopters - Aug 06, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Conservationists insist helicopter tours at the Park not consistent with law, wilderness experience

Court Reaffirms Roadless Protections in Oregon, Across the West - Aug 05, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Questions still linger over future of roadless timber sale in Umpqua National Forest

Conservationists Issue Report Card on Proposed BLM Timber Sales - Aug 04, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Group hopes to steer Obama administration toward non-controversial projects

City Council to Vote on Future of Portland Water - Jul 27, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Citizens and businesses called to testify for pure, clean and affordable water

Bush-Era Old-Growth Logging Plan Nixed by Obama Administration - Jul 16, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Conservationists see opportunity for more permanent protections

Klamath Restoration Delayed Again as Dam Removal Negotiators Fail to Meet Deadline - Jun 30, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Oregon Wild reacts to further delays, additional flaws in proposed settlement deal

Rep. DeFazio and Sen. Wyden Searching for “Treasure” With New Public Lands Bill - Jun 16, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Legislation taps Devil’s Staircase, Wild Rogue, Oregon Caves for protection

Will Oregon’s Roadless Forest Be Logged Despite Obama Directive - Jun 16, 2009 - Diamond Lake, Ore

Groups work to resolve Red Zone timber sale but roadless logging on doorstep of Crater Lake may move forward

Rep. Schrader Eyes Wild & Scenic Protection for Molalla River - Jun 10, 2009 - Canby, Ore

5th District Congressman takes first action on widely popular measure

Oregon Wild Summer 2009: Exploring New and Future Wilderness - Jun 08, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Oregon Wild kicks off the hiking season with over 20 hikes and outings

Conservation Groups Challenge Northern Rockies Wolf Delisting - Jun 02, 2009 - Missoula, Mont.

Oregon Wild joins with coalition to ensure sensible management of wolves

Outdoor Businesses Cheer Obama Roadless Announcement - May 28, 2009 - Portland, OR

Business leaders and conservation groups hail decision as a “critical first step”

Wolves Face New Threats as Federal Protections Stripped - May 04, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Plans to exterminate hundreds of wolves set to move forward, Oregon wolves at risk

Conservationists: New Wyden Forest Plan Falls Short - Apr 16, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Protection for some old-growth undermined by weakening of Northwest Forest Plan and science-based management

Biologists Investigate Possible Wolf Encounter - Apr 14, 2009 - La Grande, Ore

State Management Plan Ensures Fair Process

Clean Water Advocates, City to Host Public Meeting on Future of Portland Water - Apr 09, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Discussion centered on federal LT2 rule and threats to Bull Run system

Mount Hood Wilderness Protection Here at Long Last - Mar 25, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Oregon Wild celebrates decade of hard work, 202,000 acres of new Oregon Wilderness

New Oregon Wilderness Plan Sails Through Senate - Mar 19, 2009 - Portland

Senators again overwhelmingly approve protection for five Wilderness areas in Oregon, including Mount Hood.

Conservationists Ask Court to Block WOPR, Old-Growth Clear-Cutting - Mar 17, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Groups seek to overturn last minute Bush policy

Mount Hood Wilderness Protection Hits Snag in US House - Mar 11, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Despite overwhelming support, public lands bill that includes five Oregon Wilderness designations doesn’t pass House

Oregon Wild Press Statement on Gray Wolf Delisting - Mar 06, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Oregon Wild Conservation Director Steve Pedery reacts to today's decision to pursue Bush delisting rule

Promise or Peril for Northwest Forests in Economic Stimulus Package? - Jan 27, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Regions forests could see increased restoration if funds are used wisely

Mount Hood Wilderness Protection among first bills to pass new Senate - Jan 15, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Legislation to protect the Mount Hood Wilderness passes biggest hurdle, moves to the House

Bush Administration Issues Parting Shot to Gray Wolves - Jan 14, 2009 - Portland, Ore

US Fish and Wildlife Service pushes forward with gray wolf delisting despite court ruling

Ninety Outdoor Businesses Call for Renewed Roadless Protections - Jan 12, 2009 - Portland, Ore

On roadless rule anniversary, recreation industry pushes to reverse harmful Bush policies, protect customers’ values

Mount Hood Wilderness Protection Gets Fast Tracked in New Congress - Jan 07, 2009 - Portland, Ore

Legislation to protect the Lewis and Clark Mount Hood Wilderness is introduced in the US Senate

Bush-led BLM Defies Public Opinion, Science, Oregon Governor, Approve Logging Plan - Dec 31, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Agency moves ahead with WOPR scheme that would clear-cut 100,000 acres of old growth

Oregon Wild Joins Chorus of Green Groups Backing Grijalva For Interior Secretary - Dec 08, 2008 - Portland, Ore

117 Groups Say AZ Congressman Is Right Person to Reform Troubled Agency

Conservation Groups Move to Rebuild Spotted Owl Population and Protect Old-Growth Forests - Nov 24, 2008 - Washignton, DC

Effort begun to reverse weak habitat protection and flawed recovery plan in Pacific Northwest

Bush Administration Unveils Another Risky Klamath Scheme - Nov 13, 2008 - Aracta, CA

Politics, not science, drives deal that could limit options for President-elect Obama

Bush Administration, Timber Industry Deal Challenged - Oct 29, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Conservationists ask judge to uphold law requiring public input on BLM logging plan

Oregon, Northern Rockies Wolves Officially Back on the ESA List - Oct 14, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Protections Back in Place as Wolves Continue Their Return to Oregon

Bush Administration Pushes Forward With Unpopular, Controversial Logging Plan - Oct 09, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Plan Targets Last Remaining Old Growth Forests in Oregon

Mount Hood One Step Closer to Protection with “Oregon Treasures” Hearing - Sep 11, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Pressure Mounts for Oregon Leaders to Seal the Deal for Mount Hood Wilderness

Gordon Smith Feeling Pressure to Support Popular Protections for Rogue River - Aug 07, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Oregon Wild Runs Radio Ads in Portland to Sway Senator

Oregon’s First Wolf Pack in 60 Years Discovered The Same Day Wolves Win in Court - Jul 22, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Breeding Pair and Pups Protected Under Federal ESA Thanks to Ruling

Link River Dam Shuts Down For Summer and Fall Months - Jul 17, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Temporary Halt in Hydroelectric Operations Comes After Deal Struck to Benefit Fish

Federal Protection On The Way For Oregon’s Old Growth Forests? - Jun 19, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Senator Wyden releases new old-growth protection and restoration proposal

Oregon Leaders Find ‘Treasure’ Along Wild Rogue River - Jun 18, 2008 - Portland

Earl Blumenauer, Ron Wyden and Peter DeFazio Introduce Legislation to Protect “Oregon Treasures,” Rogue River, Mount Hood and Oregon Caves

Conservationists, Timber Interests, Community Leaders Strike Landmark Agreement on Eastern Oregon Projects - May 22, 2008 - John Day, OR

Agreement Will Protect Roadless Wildlands and over 30,000 Acres of Old Growth and Allow Limited Post-fire (Salvage) Logging That Focuses on Hazard Trees near Existing Roads and Campgrounds

New Report Finds That Northwest Old-Growth Key In Global Warming Fight - May 16, 2008 - Portland, Ore

“Climate Control” Calls For Protection of Older Trees to Fulfill Carbon Storage Potential

“Ecological Wonder” Moves One Step Closer To Permanent Protection - May 07, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Unlikely Allies Join Together To Protect Soda Mountain In Southern Oregon

Twelve Conservation Groups Challenge Federal Wolf Delisting - Apr 28, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Dozens Of Wolves Killed In First Weeks Without Federal Protections

Copper Salmon Wilderness Plan Passes US House of Representatives - Apr 22, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Bill backed by widespread support from business community, government and conservation groups

Oregon Wild, PacifiCorp Reach Agreement on Link River Dam - Apr 17, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Conservation Group and Electric Utility See Benefit for Customers & Fish in Deal

Oregonians Invite Oklahoma Senator To See Mount Hood Up Close - Mar 20, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Business Owners, Conservationists and Elected Officials Join To Support Protections For Mt. Hood

Federal Protection On The Way For Northwest Old Growth? - Mar 13, 2008 - Washington, D.C.

Senate Hearing Highlights Values of Protecting and Restoring Old Growth Forests

Eleven Conservation Groups Challenge Federal Wolf Delisting - Feb 27, 2008 - Washington, D.C.

Groups from across the country file a 60 day notice of intent to sue the Bush administration over the decision to remove the Norther Rockies gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act.

Soda Mountain Wilderness Proposal Goes Before Senate Committee - Feb 27, 2008 - Washington, D.C.

Melting Pot of Biodiversity Moves Closer To Permanent Protection

A Wild Waldo Lake Gets Its Day In Court - Feb 25, 2008 - Eugene, Ore

Conservationists, Forest Service Back Protections For Pristine Lake

Conservationists See Step In Right Direction With Forest Restoration Bill - Feb 04, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Increased Funding For Restoration Needed; Must Come With Protections For Old Growth

Truce In The Woods Leads To National Award For Conservation Work - Jan 31, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Two Chiefs' Award Also A Win For Local Communities, Watershed

No Dam Deal In Klamath Settlement Talks - Jan 15, 2008 - Portland, Ore

Proposed Settlement Deal Lacks Guaranteed Dam Removal, Guaranteed Water For Fish

Wyden Senate Hearing Highlights Need For Restoration on Public Forestlands - Dec 13, 2007 - Washington, D.C.

Experts Say Old Growth Needs Protection; Conservation Based Thinning Is The Way Forward

Conservationists, Forest Service Agree on Eastern Oregon Timber Sales - Dec 12, 2007 - Eugene, Ore

Long term negotiations lead to settlement for Eastern Oregon timber sale. Oregon Wild pleased that old-growth trees spared.

NRC Reverses Course in Klamath, Says More Water Good For Fish - Nov 27, 2007 - Portland, Ore

National Academy of Sciences Panel Finds Increased Klamath River Flows Likely To Benefit Salmon

FERC Ignores Science on Klamath Dams - Nov 16, 2007 - Portland, Ore

Agency Tells Salmon To Hitch a Ride in the Back of a Truck

Klamath settlement talks long on promises, short on results - Nov 13, 2007 - Portland, Ore

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Bureau of Reclamation Proposes 10-Year Drought for Klamath’s Struggling Fish and Refuges - Oct 25, 2007 - Klamath Falls, OR

Too Little Water For Fish Once Again Jeopardizes Future Fisheries; Wildlife Refuges Still Starved for Water

COURT SAYS MT. ASHLAND SKI AREA EXPANSION A NO-GO - Sep 24, 2007 - Ashland, Ore

Court of Appeals Prohibits Logging and Road-Building

OREGON LEGISLATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT COPPER SALMON AS WILDERNESS - Sep 10, 2007 - Portland, Ore

Bill backed by widespread support from business community, government and conservation groups

Senator Smith, the Klamath Basin and Rural Oregon - Sep 06, 2007 - Portland, Ore

Conservationists Urge Senator to Base Decisions on Science, Not Politics

Conservation Groups Offer Reward for Killer of Endangered Oregon Wolf - Aug 16, 2007 - Portland, Ore

Illegal Killing of Wolves Is Major Obstacle to Recovery in Oregon; Shooting Highlights the Need for Continued Endangered Species Act Protection

Judge Upholds Endangered Species Protection for Wild Salmon - Aug 15, 2007 - Oregon

Developers and farm groups fail to convince judge that hatchery-bred salmon are legally identical to wild salmon.

BLM Set to Release Old-Growth Logging Plan - Aug 08, 2007 - Portland

"Western Oregon Plan Revisions" could put some of Oregon's last old-growth forests at risk.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Accuses Forest Service of Violating Roadless Commitments - Aug 03, 2007 - Sacramento, CA

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent the following letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns regarding the recent denial of appeals that the California Resources Agency submitted to the U.S. Forest Service in July 2006. The appeals were filed to protect roadless areas in four Southern California forests. Attached are letters exchanged between California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman and two regional foresters between January 2005 and April 2006.

Bush Admin Uses Klamath Settlement Talks to Duck Responsibility - Jul 31, 2007 - Portland, OR

Conservationists call on Bush Administration to halt manipulation of dam settlement negotiations; urge Congress to act to restore balance to the troubled Klamath Basin

Mount Hood Wilderness Advances in US Senate - Jul 25, 2007 - Portland

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Acts on New Wilderness Protection for Mount Hood and the Columbia Gorge

Judge refuses Wyoming Request to Scrap Roadless Rule - Jun 08, 2007 - Portland, OR

A federal court denies a request from the State of Wyoming

Businesses call for greater protection for the Wild Rogue - Jun 05, 2007 - Grants Pass, OR

A growing coalition supports Wilderness protection for Rogue River wildlands, opposes plans for old-growth logging

Senate and House Introduce Legislation to Protect National Forests - May 24, 2007 - Portland, OR

Oregon legislators co-sponsor bill that would protect 2 million acres in Oregon

Bush Administration Threatens to Derail Klamath Dam Talks - May 07, 2007 - Portland, OR

After Oregon conservation groups balk at trading wildlife refuges, Endangered Species Act changes, Bush administration and agribusiness interests start new group without them

Waldo Lake Protected from Noise and Pollution! - May 07, 2007 - Eugene, OR

Conservationists convince Forest Service to protect the pristine waters of Waldo Lake from gasoline motors.

US Senate Hears Testimony Supporting Mount Hood Wilderness Legislation - May 03, 2007 - Portland

Outdoor industry leader and conservation groups praise plan to protect Oregon icons, Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge

Bush administration sues to overturn roadless decision - Apr 09, 2007 - Portland, OR

Government to appeal judge’s ruling that Bush repeal of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule was illegal

Federal Wolf De-listing Threatens Recovery in Oregon - Mar 07, 2007 - Portland

Bush administration plan to strip Endangered Species Act protection from gray wolves could kill recovery efforts, undercut years of work

New Mount Hood Wilderness Plan Unveiled in Senate - Feb 15, 2007 - Portland

Oregonians praise plan to preserve Oregon icons, Mount Hood and

International Global Warming Report Should Spur Action in Oregon - Feb 01, 2007 - Eugene, OR -

Press statement of Doug Heiken, Conservation and Restoration Coordinator of Oregon Wild

Counties Offer Flawed Proposal to Sell Off 1.2 Million Acres of America’s Public Lands - Dec 11, 2006 - Portland, OR

Oregon Wild opposes effort to tie widely supported county payments program to controversial old-growth logging initiative

BLM Old-Growth Logging Declared Illegal - Dec 04, 2006 - Medford, OR

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals says the BLM ignored the impact of destroying old-growth habitat

Judge Orders Halt to Roadless Area Development - Nov 30, 2006 - Portland

In follow up ruling, Bush administration told to scrap plans to drill, mine, log, and build roads in pristine wild areas

US Forest Service May Close Hundreds of Campgrounds - Nov 27, 2006 - Portland, OR

Press statement of Steve Pedery, Conservation Director of Oregon Wild

Oregon Wild’s Erik Fernandez Wins Skidmore Prize - Nov 15, 2006 - Portland, OR

Award recognizes a decade of hard work to protect the wildlands and rivers around Mount Hood, and throughout Oregon

Senate Hearing Adds Momentum to Mt. Hood Wilderness - Sep 27, 2006 - Portland, OR

Senate Energy Committee holds hearing on Wilderness; witnesses praise Oregon plan to protect 128,400 acres of Wilderness, 81 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers

Habitat Protections for Threatened Marbled Murrelet Slashed: - Sep 12, 2006 - Portland, OR

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to reduce critical habitat by 94%

Conservationists Cheer Introduction of Senate Mt. Hood Wilderness Bill - Sep 07, 2006 - Portland, OR

Conservationists Cheer Introduction of Senate Mt. Hood Wilderness Bill