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Press Room
Information for press and media.
For over three decades, Oregon Wild has worked to inform and involve the public in the important conservation issues facing our state. America's wildlands, wildlife, and waters belong to all of us, and we believe that the best way to ensure these precious resources are managed responsibly is to keep the public informed.
Click here to learn more about our organization, or explore our Oregon Wild newsletter archive to find out more about our work.
Press Contacts
- Sean Stevens
- Communications Assistant. Contact Sean for general media inquiries.
- Steve Pedery
- Conservation Director. Contact Steve with specific questions about Oregon Wild's conservation programs.
Recent Press Releases
- Gordon Smith Feeling Pressure to Support Popular Protections for Rogue River Aug 07, 2008
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Oregon Wild Runs Radio Ads in Portland to Sway SenatorRadio ads call on listeners to urge Senator Smith to support protections for Oregon's Rogue River.
- Oregon’s First Wolf Pack in 60 Years Discovered The Same Day Wolves Win in Court Jul 22, 2008
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Breeding Pair and Pups Protected Under Federal ESA Thanks to RulingWolf biologists discover Oregon's first family of wolves since 1940s. Friday ruling ensures protection for newest residents of Oregon.
- Link River Dam Shuts Down For Summer and Fall Months Jul 17, 2008
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Temporary Halt in Hydroelectric Operations Comes After Deal Struck to Benefit FishDeal inked in April 2008 goes into effect as endangered fish in Upper Klamath Lake receive protection from hydroelectric operations during migration.
- Federal Protection On The Way For Oregon’s Old Growth Forests? Jun 19, 2008
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Senator Wyden releases new old-growth protection and restoration proposalConservation groups applaud the announcement and commit to work with Senator Wyden to obtain the best possible protections for old growth.
Recent Press Clips
- Spotted owl habitat slashed as population declines Aug 13, 2008
- New plan would cut habitat for the endangered bird by 23 percent.
- Federal judge in Wyo. overturns 'roadless rule' Aug 13, 2008
- Ruling may have little impact as issue moves to District Court.
- Spotted owl habitat reduced Aug 13, 2008
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cut critical habitat for the northern spotted owl by 23 percent Tuesday, following the May release of its new recovery plan for stemming its population decline.
- Protect Rogue, senator Aug 11, 2008
- Smith should support bill to protect tributaries