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Environment
Crowds jam Sandy River for rare smelt fishing opportunity
Environment
Crowds jam Sandy River for rare, one-day smelt fishing opportunity
Smelt haven’t been seen on the Sandy River in high enough numbers to fish for eight years. The fish was suffering as climate change changed river flows.
Environment
Hundreds of dead fish on Oregon's Sandy River no cause for concern, wildlife officials say
Tucker Jones with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said the scores of dead smelt are a sign that nature is functioning as it should.
Climate Change
'The salmon are coming home': Work begins on Klamath River dam removal
Tribes and conservationists in the area have been lobbying for the removal for decades. The removal will open up much more habitat for struggling salmon.
Climate Change
Douglas fir not surviving increasingly hotter, drier conditions in Oregon
Oregon’s state tree is dying off in some parts of the state at an alarming rate. An OSU study looked into the problem in the Klamath Mountains of southern Oregon.
Climate Change
OSU study examines decline in Douglas-fir trees
Hotter and drier conditions in recent years have impacted the population of Oregon’s state tree, with wildfires making things worse.
The Story
Fight brews in Eugene over ban on new natural gas hookups
Gas company NW Natural has bankrolled a campaign to overturn the Eugene City Council’s ban. Now the issue is headed to a public vote.
Local News
Eugene electrification ordinance headed to ballot after NW Natural funds signature-gathering campaign
Voters will weigh in on Eugene's decision to ban natural gas in new homes. Opponents say the ban was rushed. Advocates say it's crucial to fight climate change.
Local News
OSU researchers looking to protect whales from entangling in fishing gear off Oregon Coast
Researchers have seen an increase in whales getting entangled for the last 10 years, seeing an average of 35 entanglements a year from 2013 to 2021.
Climate Change
Oregon lawmakers tout package of environmental bills aimed at building efficiency
The proposed bills would cost roughly $20 million, which would come from the general fund. Lawmakers are optimistic the bills will pass.
Climate Change
Package of bills aim to make Oregon homes more climate friendly
The proposed bills would cost roughly $20 million, which would come from the general fund. Lawmakers are optimistic the bills will pass.
Environment
Imperiled Chinook salmon runs close ocean fishing off California, much of Oregon
Fishing will remain closed until at least May 15, and likely beyond, from Oregon's Cape Falcon south to the Mexican border.
Environment
Crowds jam Sandy River for rare, one-day smelt fishing opportunity
Smelt haven’t been seen on the Sandy River in high enough numbers to fish for eight years. The fish was suffering as climate change changed river flows.
Environment
Hundreds of dead fish on Oregon's Sandy River no cause for concern, wildlife officials say
Tucker Jones with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said the scores of dead smelt are a sign that nature is functioning as it should.
Climate Change
'The salmon are coming home': Work begins on Klamath River dam removal
Tribes and conservationists in the area have been lobbying for the removal for decades. The removal will open up much more habitat for struggling salmon.
Climate Change
Douglas fir not surviving increasingly hotter, drier conditions in Oregon
Oregon’s state tree is dying off in some parts of the state at an alarming rate. An OSU study looked into the problem in the Klamath Mountains of southern Oregon.
Climate Change
OSU study examines decline in Douglas-fir trees
Hotter and drier conditions in recent years have impacted the population of Oregon’s state tree, with wildfires making things worse.
The Story
Fight brews in Eugene over ban on new natural gas hookups
Gas company NW Natural has bankrolled a campaign to overturn the Eugene City Council’s ban. Now the issue is headed to a public vote.
Local News
Eugene electrification ordinance headed to ballot after NW Natural funds signature-gathering campaign
Voters will weigh in on Eugene's decision to ban natural gas in new homes. Opponents say the ban was rushed. Advocates say it's crucial to fight climate change.
Local News
OSU researchers looking to protect whales from entangling in fishing gear off Oregon Coast
Researchers have seen an increase in whales getting entangled for the last 10 years, seeing an average of 35 entanglements a year from 2013 to 2021.
Climate Change
Oregon lawmakers tout package of environmental bills aimed at building efficiency
The proposed bills would cost roughly $20 million, which would come from the general fund. Lawmakers are optimistic the bills will pass.
Climate Change
Package of bills aim to make Oregon homes more climate friendly
The proposed bills would cost roughly $20 million, which would come from the general fund. Lawmakers are optimistic the bills will pass.
Environment
Imperiled Chinook salmon runs close ocean fishing off California, much of Oregon
Fishing will remain closed until at least May 15, and likely beyond, from Oregon's Cape Falcon south to the Mexican border.
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