Oregon wolf population grows, despite killing by wildlife managers - Oregon Wild Oregon's known statewide wolf population grew by 26.

The 2025 Oregon Wolf Report is out. Their population has grown, despite killing by wildlife managers.
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BREAKING: Trump Administration Orders Dismantling of the U.S. Forest Service The headquarters is going to Utah. Every regional office is being shuttered. The research program is being destroyed.

the trump administration is selling this country wholesale to rapacious, extractive industries that will destroy our collective resources for private profit morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/breaking-t...

A great read on the empty promises the timber industry is making to rural communities, and the possibility that a recreation-based economy has to offer them.

Chainsaw Economics From Oregon's old-growth forests to Alaska's oil fields, the administration has a plan for public lands. Recreation isn't in it.

"Increased harvesting will produce some jobs. But it won’t produce the kind of jobs these affected communities are imagining: year-round, family-wage jobs with benefits and union protections. The industry has changed in ways that policy alone is unlikely to reverse."

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THERE ARE ONLY 6 HOURS LEFT! Leave a comment on the Bureau of Land Management's plan to clear-cut Oregon's old-growth forests before 9pm

Something you can do to protect wildlife today is call Governor Kotek (503-378-4582) and ask her to sign the historic 1.25% for Wildlife Bill.
Thank you to Tualatin Riverkeepers for this great LTE!

Stopping Trump's Old-growth Clearcutting Plan - Oregon Wild Some of our most treasured forests are found on BLM lands in western Oregon. A new Trump plan could sacrifice them. Learn more about these public lands and how we can save them on this webcast.

We're holding a webcast tonight to dive deeper into the issue, let you all know what we're doing to fight it, and what you can do to help. Register here:
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To achieve this, they intend to override decades of court rulings protecting clean water and wildlife, and return to the very management practices that led to federal Endangered Species Act listings for coho salmon and other imperiled species in the first place.

—when the BLM and U.S. Forest Service were clear-cutting roughly 3-square miles of old-growth forests per week.

On February 19, 2026, the Trump administration announced its intention to revise Western Oregon BLM management plans. Officials have stated that their goal is to return to the logging levels of the 1970s and 80s

The bill still needs to be signed by Governor Kotek. If this historic moment inspires you, please leave a message for her telling her you support HB 4134 and you look forward to her signing it as soon as possible: 503-378-4582

"This accomplishment is all thanks in no small part to advocates like you, people who called, emailed, submitted to testify, and showed up in person. " -DANIELLE MOSER
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Bipartisan Wildlife & Habitats Bill (HB 4134) Passes the Oregon House - Oregon Wild Vote of 36 to 22 moves the bill to the Oregon Senate.

Read the full press release below and find out what you can do next.⁠
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BIG NEWS! With time ticking away to pass the bill this short session, HB 4134 has cleared another hurdle. Passing out of the House with bipartisan support, the 1.25% for Wildlife initiative will move through the Senate this week.
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A (1.25%) chance for survival: Let’s stop passing the buck on supporting wildlife Raising funds from the statewide tourist tax would provide needed funding

"Let's stop passing the buck on supporting wildlife"
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“The tourism industry is standing on the back of these natural resources. If you don’t invest in it, the pressures on these resources will make that legacy crumble.”

Read this article, then head to 1percent4wildlife.org to learn more and join the movement. #1percent4wildlife

HB 4134 (1.25% for Wildlife) Business Support Letter Interest Form Thank you for considering signing on to the 1.25% for Wildlife Business Support Letter! Check out 1percent4wildlife.org to read about this campaign, then please fill out the below form. Someone from o...

Interested businesses can learn more at www.1percent4wildlife.org or fill out this form to have someone on our team reach out! Help us stop the extinction crisis in Oregon, and in turn, support our growing tourism economy.
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Dear algorithm: Please let Oregon local businesses who support wildlife conservation and understand we can't separate the environment and the economy, find us 🤞 Over 90 businesses across the state have shown their support for HB 4134, help us hit triple digits!

Roadless: Photos from Oregon’s Wilderness Areas Visit the post for more.

Take a look, these were quick pulls that should be from (or of) either the Jefferson, Washington, Menagerie, or Three Sisters Wilderness.

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Not in Central Oregon? Don't fret! We've got an interactive map to help you find the places closest to you.
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Guest column: Five Central Oregon adventures - The Bulletin Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule This week, one of the most impactful public lands policies of the last century celebrated its 25th anniversary. On January […]

Not sure where these roadless areas are? Check out this article in The Bend Bulletin that will help you get out there.
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Calling Oregon photographers! 99% of Americans say they support keeping protections for Roadless Areas in place, but threats still loom ahead of a vote this spring. Roadless Protections include some of Oregon's iconic wild places, and we'd love to see all your photos of them in the comments!

Federal Court Strikes Down Forest Service’s Logging Loophole - Oregon Wild The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that the U.S. Forest Service unlawfully created and applied a categorical exclusion, known as “CE-6”, which the agency had recently begun misus...

Who needs some good news?!

Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon struck down a Forest Service logging loophole 🎉

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Oregon Wild is proud to be part of a campaign taking measures to protect our rivers. The River Democracy Act would safeguard over 3,200 miles of waterways, from the big landscapes of Northeastern Oregon to the rugged Coast Range.
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Study Shows U.S. Rivers Lack Adequate Protections, But National Parks Can Help A peer-reviewed study reveals that over 80 percent of U.S. rivers lack adequate protection.

“Our nation’s rivers are vital to everything we as a country depend,” said John Zablocki, director of river protection for American Rivers. “The good news is that communities across the country are taking measures across the partisan divide to protect their rivers.”

You can't separate the health of the environment and the health of the economy. Unless of course you're only considering short-term gain..

Guest column: Raising Oregon's lodging tax is a smart investment It supports our tourism economy, strengthens outdoor recreation, helps avoid costly species declines and more.

"For businesses like mine, this is about long-term stability. When wildlife populations and habitats are healthy, rural communities benefit. That’s the economic argument, but there’s also the fact that it’s just the right thing to do."

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