Press Room

Since 1974, 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.

Explore our Oregon Wild newsletter archive to find out more about our work. 

Press Contacts

Arran Robertson
Communications Manager. Contact Arran for general media inquiries.
Steve Pedery
Conservation Director. Contact Steve with specific questions about Oregon Wild's conservation programs.

News Releases

Oregon Wild Submits Objection to the Youngs Rock Rigdon Project
May 19, 2023
Oregon Wild has elected to file an objection to the draft…
Eugene Earth Day rally calls for forest protection, Biden to keep promises
Apr 22, 2023
Hundreds of activists join together in Eugene to call for mature and old-growth forest protection. Eugene, OR – Over 200 concerned community members gathered on Earth Day for a rally and…
Forest Service takes key step toward first national rule to protect mature, old-growth trees, forests
Apr 20, 2023
Announcement advances Biden’s 2022 Earth Day Executive Order WASHINGTON, DC – According to reports, the U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday a pathway for protecting mature and old…
2022 Wolf Report Reveals Another Year of Stagnant Growth
Apr 18, 2023
Today, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife released its 2022 Annual Wolf Report. The…
Department of Interior moves to protect mature and old-growth trees and forests from logging
Mar 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced Thursday a wide-ranging conservation rule with a goal to “promote ecosystem resilience on public lands” and which…
$15,000 Reward Offered for Info on Oregon Wolf Killed Illegally in Late 2022
Jan 10, 2023
Wildlife conservation groups today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the illegal killing of a collared male wolf in Klamath County late last fall. The…
Conservationists Urge Passage of Revised River Democracy Act
Dec 6, 2022
Portland, OREGON – Today, Senator Ron Wyden announced an updated version of the Oregon…
Activists Rally for Climate Action at Portland Forest Service Office
Nov 17, 2022
Portland, OREGON – Today, forest and climate activists gathered at Terry Schrunk Plaza across from the Forest Service Region 6 offices in support of stronger protections for mature…
Portland Light Show Features Endangered Species, Call for Biden Forest Protections
Nov 15, 2022
Activists highlight importance of mature and old-growth forests ahead of Portland rally This weekend, salmon, owls, and messages to President Biden were projected across the World Trade Building in…
Fisheries experts across Oregon support the River Democracy Act
Nov 14, 2022
Dozens of fish biologists across Oregon have released a letter in support of the River Democracy Act (…

Press Clips

Will Sonobuoys In The Pacific Help The Navy But Harm Whales?
Jan 13, 2015
The Navy conducts training and testing in a stretch of the Pacific  roughly the size of Montana.  It wants to continue and expand its activities in these waters off the West Coast from Washington to…
‘Wild’ journey reminds us what’s worth saving
Jan 12, 2015
“Wild,” a film about the emotional and physical journey of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, debuted in theaters last month. It’s an adaptation of the book by Portland author Cheryl Strayed, and in it…
Look to a model of cooperation in protecting our natural treasures
Dec 19, 2014
It was encouraging to read about the recent story reported in the Hood River News regarding the renewed efforts to protect Mount Hood. At a time when most issues are becoming more polarized, it is…
Elliott State Forest could be headed toward sale after State Land Board decision
Dec 9, 2014
The Elliott State Forest appears to be headed toward a sale to a public entity or public-private partnership. First, though, Oregon officials must do homework to determine whether such a move is…
Study: Killing wolves means more livestock attacks
Dec 4, 2014
GRANTS PASS, Ore. –  Scientists have found that, contrary to what many people think, killing wolves does not always reduce attacks on livestock. Researchers at Washington State University found that…
Most dredging banned under new proposed guidelines
Dec 3, 2014
Suction-dredge mining would be banned from streams running through private lands throughout the Rogue River Basin and much of Western Oregon and limited on federal lands under a new state framework…
Crater Lake: Investing beyond the caldera
Nov 18, 2014
Crater Lake attracts millions of visitors from across the country who make the journey to gaze at its strikingly clear waters, marvel at Wizard Island, and be treated to spectacular views of the…
Why hunters should oppose sale of Elliott State Forest
Aug 9, 2014
Elk and deer hunters are obsessive about our chosen pastime.  We invest countless hours in scouting and preparing for the fall hunt.  We travel hundreds of miles in search of elk, deer and other game…
Rediscovering our humanity in the wilderness
Aug 8, 2014
Escaping a grim world of war abroad and inequality at home, I fled with my teenage daughter to the mountains of Oregon to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and commune with more humane creatures. Like…
Keep Elliott Forest in public hands
Aug 6, 2014
The old-growth Douglas fir featured on our state’s license plate is a powerful image for Oregonians. During the timber wars of the 1980s and early ’90s, bitter political battles were fought over…