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Hordes of people were out and about along the Deschutes River, enjoying a warm, sunny day in Bend, Oregon. Some were on bikes, others were with their dogs. And others–well, at first, you might not know what they were doing. They were wearing hard hats and carrying long wooden beams and posts. Most looked to […]
November 15, 2024
Last weekend, I hiked to Aneroid Lake, deep in the Eagle Cap Wilderness in Northeast Oregon. Our hike started at the busy Wallowa Lake–its cabins, lodges, and campgrounds full of families enjoying the holiday weekend and last days of summer. A couple of miles and a few switchbacks later, we were high above the lake […]
September 3, 2024
By Sara Pipinich My favorite thing to do on a Saturday morning is connect with nature. Recently, I joined an Oregon Wild hike to the Fall River. The Fall River is a spring-fed stream that flows near Sunriver in Central Oregon. The trail is a 4.4-mile loop filled with old-growth trees, clear streams, beautiful wildflowers, […]
August 12, 2024
Oregon rivers received big news in recent weeks when Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley re-introduced the River Democracy Act in Congress!
July 2, 2024
Celebrate and Stand Up for Oregon Rivers This National Rivers Month June is a special time in Oregon. This month marks the end of the school year, the opening of campgrounds and higher elevation trails, and the beginning of outdoor summertime adventures. June is also National Rivers Month–a month to celebrate the incredible, wild, life-providing […]
June 3, 2024
A logging project that long threatened some of the most important and treasured areas on Mount Hood’s eastern flank has been put on indefinite hold! The Polallie-Cooper project proposed logging and new road-building near the beloved Tamanawas Falls trail and in proposed Cold Spring Creek Wild & Scenic River corridor. Oregon Wild advocates who have […]
May 21, 2024
Oregon is renowned for its wild rivers, lush forests, and breathtaking landscapes. These natural wonders not only provide opportunities for recreation but also serve as the primary source of drinking water for a majority of the state’s population. In fact, approximately 71% of Oregonians rely on streams and rivers, referred to as “surface water sources,” […]
November 15, 2023
Bend, Ore., — Today, Oregon Wild released a comprehensive report analyzing the significant positive impact the River Democracy Act would have on drinking water sources for communities across Oregon. This report highlights the potential role the River Democracy Act could play in safeguarding Oregon’s pristine rivers and watersheds, which are vital to the well-being of its […]
November 8, 2023
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