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The River Democracy Act would protect over 3200 miles of streams across Oregon, including hundreds within the John Day River basin. Read on to learn more about this key watershed and how the River Democracy Act and other legislation would safeguard it for fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, water quality, and the other important values it provides.
January 21, 2026
Attending a town hall is one of the best ways to directly speak to your legislators and influence their priorities. Check out our town hall guide for tips, suggested talking points, and upcoming events in your area.
January 12, 2026
The feat of salmon surviving to adulthood and then a 200 mile journey up the Klamath River is no small one, but is mirrored in this case by the feat of removing the Klamath River dams.
October 30, 2025
The River Democracy Act would protect over 3200 miles of streams across Oregon for the important values they provide, including dozens within the upper Deschutes River basin. Read on to learn more about this key watershed and how the River Democracy Act would safeguard it and the communities that rely on it for generations to come.
October 23, 2025
99% for Roadless + 1% for Wildlife = Brewshed® Partners 100% Rock!
October 10, 2025
According to a new study, heat waves in river systems throughout the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, posing serious threats to fish, wildlife, and human communities. The River Democracy Act provides a solution in Oregon to protect our wild waterways.
October 7, 2025
Kyla Guerrero, an Oregon Wild intern, details the many ways she advocated for Oregon public lands this summer and how others can get involved and take action for Oregon's wildlife, wildlands, and waters.
October 3, 2025
Over 99% of public comments submitted opposed the Trump administration's plan to repeal the landmark Roadless Rule. Oregon Wild members and supporters rallied to defend our roadless wildlands.
September 25, 2025
Learn how the River Democracy Act would help protect watersheds like the McKenzie River across Oregon.
July 17, 2025
Keeping up the fight for wild public lands and YOUR brewshed!
July 13, 2025
Amid all the bad news and threats, there is also some good news, and some early signs that grassroots activism is working.
July 3, 2025
Learn how the River Democracy Act would help protect watersheds like Rough and Ready Creek across Oregon.
June 17, 2025
Staying informed is the first step to becoming a public lands and native wildlife advocate.
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