Federal Cuts Devastate Umpqua Watersheds AmeriCorps Environmental Education Program
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Federal Cuts Devastate AmeriCorps Environmental Education in Douglas County
Umpqua Watersheds Calls on Community to Stand with Umpqua Community Action Network, (UCAN), Students, Service Members, [...] **The federal government is proposing to narrow the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA),** removing habitat degradation from consideration. This means only direct injury or death of [...] Please comment by March 27, 2025 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/25/2025-03014/removal-of-national-environmental-policy-act-implementing-regulations Unfortunately, the CEQ itself cannot rescind an executive order issued by the President. Since Executive Order 14154 directs the removal of NEPA’s implementing [...] News release: For Immediate Release, February 18, 2025 Contact: Jeremiah Scanlan, Center for Biological Diversity, (971) 717-6400, jscanlan@biologicaldiversity.org https://www.northcoastjournal.com/news/complex-tradeoffs-31988826 January 30, 2025 ‘Complex Tradeoffs’ Five [...] Conservation groups, including Umpqua Watersheds, issue press release. Press Release January 21, 2025 Umpqua Watersheds member Bob Allen has an article in the Oregon Humanities Magazine Winter 2025 edition. https://www.oregonhumanities.org/rll/magazine/currents-winter-2025/posts-currents/ In the mid-1980s, my family lived outside Roseburg, not far from River Forks [...] The success of the program to curtail the invasion of the barred owl on the Hoopa Valley Tribal Land gets a big boost from the federal government. “The USFW’s controversial [...] Pictures of nature’s beauty are awe-inspiring—a wonder to behold. But for many of us, simply admiring them is not enough. We feel called to venture out, to experience the [...] by Rob Taylor…. As a lifelong Oregonian, taking our public lands for granted can sometimes be easy. Oregon’s public beaches, Crater Lake National Park, the Pacific Crest Trail- all these [...] There’s nothing more transformative than getting kids out of the classroom and into the natural world. Hands-on, in-the-field experiences allow them to connect with the environment in ways that lectures [...] by Janice Reid… The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP), completed in 1994 and implemented during the Clinton Administration, was the result of extensive scientific collaboration. Its goal was to create a [...] by John Dyer As we move rapidly toward year’s end, we can look back at a busy and often surprising year that promises even more growth in 2025. Umpqua Watersheds [...] by Kasey Hovik… 2024 has been another great year for Outreach at Umpqua Watersheds. We had many major events, [...] Dear Umpqua Watersheds Family, We have a lot to talk about! We certainly appreciate your support over the years and want to assure you that what you have done for [...] by Ken Carloni…. Winchester Dam and Rock Creek Hatchery on the Ropes The North Umpqua River is considered a “Salmon Stronghold” on the West Coast because it still has all [...] by Diana Pace… The Crater Lake Wilderness Proposal aims to preserve the backcountry of Crater Lake National Park from future development while not impacting existing roads or infrastructure. This designation [...] Notice of Non-compliance gives the owners of Winchester Dam until Nov 17 to request a hearing. cover-letter-winchester-proposed-order winchester-notice-of-non-compliance-proposed-order-and-opportunity-for-con-1 https://www.propublica.org/article/biden-logging-blm-oregon-climate KEZI reports on River Cleanup in the Umpqua
Proposed ESA Change Threatens Wildlife Protection
NEPA is under attack!
Lawsuit Aims to Protect Spring-Run Chinook Salmon in Pacific Northwest
https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/lawsuit-aims-to-protect-spring-run-chinook-salmon-in-pacific-northwest-2025-02-18/
Mark Sherwood, Native Fish Society, (503) 344-4218, mark@nativefishsociety.org
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Complex Tradeoffs
EPIC among conservation groups defending barred owl removal in court
By Kimberly Wear kim@northcoastjournal.com @kimberly_wear
Conservation Groups support US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Efforts to reduce barred owl impacts on spotted owls
How a Fight Led to a Festival
Hoopa Valley Tribe receives major grant to remove barred owls
Honoring the Life of Emily Hopfer
Preserving Oregon’s Public Lands
AmeriCorps Update & Education Winter 2024
Conservation Update Winter 2024
What’s Up with KQUA Winter 2024
Reflections of a Year of Outreach
President’s Update Winter 2024
Restoration Committee Update Winter 2024
Wilderness Update Winter 2024
ODFW issues letter of Non-compliance to Winchester Water Control District
Despite Biden’s Promise to Protect Old Forests, His Administration Keeps Approving Plans to Cut Them Down
Umpqua Watersheds hosts the 40th Annual River Cleanup
