(Woodburn, Ore.)—More than two cords of firewood from the Tillamook State Forest were dropped off by Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) staff at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn recently. The…
Category: Environment
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Cyanobacteria bloom season is here – When in doubt, stay out
(PORTLAND, Ore.)—With summer just around the corner, Oregon agencies have begun their annual monitoring of the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs for the presence of toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Oregon Health Authority (OHA)…
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Nature Rx
Touching grass is harder than it sounds for some of us. Here’s what has motivated me to get my daily dose of nature. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed Thanks to my quirky…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Three Public Meetings to Discuss Oregon’s Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will hold three public meetings to discuss the Oregon Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery. Meetings will include updates related to marine life entanglement and an…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2026 Recreational Pacific Halibut Season
On Friday, April 24, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized the 2026 recreational Pacific halibut season and regulations. The information below is summarized in the 2026 Pacific Halibut Sport Regulations Map found…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Remembering Gaylord Nelson
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” – Gaylord Nelson By Marc C. Johnson It’s Earth…
EARTH DAY EVENT – LOWER NEHALEM COMMUNITY TRUST AT ALDER CREEK FARM, TRAIL OPENING, TREE PLANTING & MORE APRIL 22ND
Celebrate Earth Day and the grand opening of a new trail at Alder Creek farm with an afternoon of native planting, kids activities and a native plant sale! For the past year,…
OREGON STATE POLICE: OSP ASKING FOR TIPS AFTER ELK KILLED IN CANNON BEACH MONDAY APRIL 20TH
(Clatsop County, OR) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual suspected of killing an elk in Cannon Beach. In the…
Bird Alliance of Oregon: LIGHTS OUT for Peak Bird Migration Now through May
Lights Out Alert! Over the next few weeks, millions of birds will migrate through Oregon’s skies. Help keep them safe by turning off your outside lights and drawing your blinds. Why is…
The Salmonberry (Trail) is Blooming
By Lynnee Jacks If you’re feeling restless and uncertain about the state of things, take a walk. Listen to the birds and let it rain a little on your bare skin. Take…