By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, U.S. Senate Democrats say a bill designed to battle wildfires is likely doomed to failure after Republicans attached an amendment to eliminate the 2001 “roadless rule,” which curtails construction of new roads in 59 million acres of federal timberlands, including about 2 million acres […]

By Oregon Forestry Center, ForestFest | Free Day at the Discovery Museum July 18 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Celebrate the wonders of forests at ForestFest, a free, family-friendly day of hands-on discovery, creativity, and outdoor fun in the heart of Washington Park. In partnership with the U.S. Forest […]

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Successfully Relocates “Kit Cam” Beaver Family Following weeks of public viewing, the Tribe’s beaver family has been relocated to suitable wild habitat in Southwest Washington By Cowlitz Tribe, Ridgefield, WA — The Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced the successful release and relocation of the beaver family featured on […]

By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, This week, OFS joined a coalition of agricultural and natural resource organizations in formal comments on the draft Performance Partnership Agreement between Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and US EPA. As the two agencies lay out their working relationship and expectations in implementing federal […]

Congressman Bentz Introduces Legislation to Improve Emergency Access and Wildfire Preparedness in Juniper Canyon U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz, WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation to grant Crook County, Oregon, a permanent right of way for the construction of a new public access road in Juniper Canyon and convey […]

IP 28 Update By Oregonians for Food and Shelter,   OFS and our animal agriculture, fishing, and hunting allies continue to prepare for the possible qualification of Initiative Petition 28 on November’s ballot. Late last week, petitioners added around 9000 signatures to their total, putting them very close to the […]

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation, The menu for a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for guests the United Kingdom’s Prince Charles and Queen Camilla featured a Penner-Ash 2022 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, known for its beautiful elegance. Wines on the menu […]

Primary Election Updates By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, This week’s primary election results are in. Notably, Lane County measure 20-373, which would have given legal rights to watersheds and ecosystems, was soundly defeated, 62% to 38%. This win is a direct result of the work and support from OFS […]

Mild winter, warm spring have led to emerald ash borers emerging weeks earlier than usual By Oregon Forestry Department, Press release, KING CITY, Ore. – Oregon’s extremely mild winter and warm spring days have caused larvae of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) pest to mature faster and emerge weeks […]

By Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities, Some anti-forestry groups claim active forest management comes at the expense of outdoor recreation on public lands. Stop logging, they argue, and rural communities will transition toward more prosperous tourism-based economies. New research recently highlighted in The Conversation disputes those claims. Researchers found that severe […]