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A 70-Year Conservation Plan for the Tillamook

The Oregon Board of Forestry voted unanimously to move ahead a plan for long-term in stream and forest reserves for roughly half of the Tillamook—250,000 acres.

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Are Wildfires Bad for Salmon?

As the West grapples with an increasingly fiery future, we can help make sure there’s a silver lining for salmon.

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Ken Morrish

Funder Spotlight: Becker Capital Management

Thanks to Becker Capital for their commitment to community and a shared belief in place-based conservation.

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Alamy

Protect Oregon Forests

Take Action: Tell the Board of Forestry to vote YES on a new habitat conservation plan that would provide significant, durable protections for Oregon state forests and salmon rivers.

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Holly Gibson

Welcome Caylin Barter

At a time of volatility on Oregon’s landscape, Wild Salmon Center’s new Water Policy Program Manager joins the team to get more water flowing through the state’s world-class salmon streams. …

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Alamy

Oregon Forest Reform Bill Passes!

Oregon communities, salmon streams, and drinking water will be healthier, thanks to new Oregon legislation.

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Small Step Forward for Oregon Forest Reforms

A small piece of the historic agreement between Oregon’s timber industry and conservation groups moved forward last week with the Board of Forestry voting unanimously to increase stream buffers in the Rogue-Siskiyou region.

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Fly Tying with Guido Rahr

Veteran fly fisherman and Wild Salmon Center CEO gives some pointers on tying your own, while you’re hunkered down.

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Timber Agreement Pushes Forward

Despite Oregon legislative stalemate, both sides pushing ahead with historic agreement on forest management.

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What Is The New Oregon Timber Pact?

Oregon’s logging rules for rivers and streams lag far behind all Northwest states. A new agreement could offer a path forward.

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