Roadless News Clips

Gray Wolf Takes to California But Is Unlikely to Find A Mate

The young male from Oregon has remained in the Golden State since spring and covered about 3,000 miles. He's also shown exceptional homing abilities.

Nineteen National and State Conservation Groups Respond to Wyden O&C Principles

Oregon Wild and other conservation groups address Sen. Ron Wyden's timber principles and find significant common ground.

Oregon Wild and Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center Launch "Our Backyard Forests" Campaign

The two conservation organizations look to the public to help identify special places threatened by logging on the state's BLM-managed O&C Lands.

OR-7's Biological Clock Ticking As He Moves to Lower Ground for Winter

Journey - the world's most famous wolf - covers new ground as his search for a mate resumes.

New Owl Habitat Affects More Oregon Forests Than Neighbors

The new map of Critical Habitat appears to be good news, but the ability of agencies to substitute "ecological forestry" and other euphemisms in place of protected habitat remains to be seen.

Oregon's Wild Places Need Our Protection

Congress needs to act on legislation to preserve more than 100,000 acres of the nation's most precious landscapes and ecosystems.

Obama Administration Increases Critical Habitat for Northern Spotted Owl

The acreage in Oregon won't be off limits to logging, but a heightened federal review of logging projects on lands owned by the Forest Service and BLM will be required.

Oregon Wild's Rob Klavins 2012 Skidmore Prize Winner

Oregon Wild Wildlands and Wildlife Advocate Rob Klavins becomes the second Oregon Wild staffer to win the prize, awarded to young Portlanders making a difference in their community via work with non-profit groups.

Obama Administration Proposes Dropping Critical Habitat Protections for Marbled Murrelets

The Fish and Wildlife Service wants to drop all 3.9 million acres of "critical habitat" for the threatened marbled murrelet.

Roadless Rules Again...Again

The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule is one of the most popular conservation measures in American history.

Supreme Court Rejects Roadless Rule Appeal

Oregon Wild Conservation Director Steve Pedery celebrates the final chapter in the 12 year struggle to protect the nation's pristine roadless forests.

How to communicate with the government without going mad

Eugene's summer intern reflects on her experience recommending Areas of Critical Environmental Concern to the BLM.

The Journey Continues

California Agency releases the first color photo of Journey, a wolf that has been traversing Oregon and northern California

Presidential politics and public attitudes

Candidates might think they're speaking to the base, but be careful when you dis public lands in the West.

Roadless Still Rules!

An interview with Tom Turner

Conservationists, Sportsmen, Businesses Cheer Legislation Protecting Roadless Backcountry

With the support from businesses, conservationists, and sportsmen, legislation is introduced to codify one of the most popular conservation efforts in history.

Roadless Rule Good for Oregon's Economy

A much awaited court decision provides certainty for roadless area protections, outdoor recreation industry.

One Win for the Forests

New York Times celebrates a rare win for conservation during a time of unprecedented attacks on the environment

Oregon Wild Press Statement on Roadless Rule Victory

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

2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule To Be Enforced

Long legal battle settles fate of 2 million acres in Oregon, 58 million acres nationwide.