Rivers

June is National Rivers Month!

June is National Rivers Month!

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

River Democracy Act, Rivers, Blog Article
Rafting Outfitters and Guides Urge Congress to Protect Wild Rogue Wilderness

Rafting Outfitters and Guides Urge Congress to Protect Wild Rogue Wilderness

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the busy summer season, a coalition of outfitters and guides is calling on Congress to pass critical legislation aimed at increasing safeguards for the Wild Rogue Wilderness. Thirteen guiding businesses that rely on the Rogue River for their operations sent a letter this week to Senators Ron Wyden and […]

May 22, 2024

Rivers, Blog Article
Logging Project in Proposed Mount Hood Wilderness Postponed Indefinitely

Logging Project in Proposed Mount Hood Wilderness Postponed Indefinitely

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

River Democracy Act, Rivers, Blog Article
Beloved Metolius River

Beloved Metolius River

An Untold Story, the Promise of Wilderness, and the River Democracy Act By: Marina Richie “We’ve learned that safeguarding a river requires that people become engaged in the future.” Tim Palmer, Wild and Scenic Rivers, An American Legacy Read other posts in this series: Beloved Metolius RiverEvery Wild Place Has a Story Sunlight strikes a […]

March 4, 2024

Rivers, Blog Article
Safeguarding Oregon’s Drinking Water: The Vital Role of the River Democracy Act

Safeguarding Oregon’s Drinking Water: The Vital Role of the River Democracy Act

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

Drinking Water, Recreation, River Democracy Act, Rivers, Blog Article
1.3 million Oregonians would benefit from drinking water protections under the River Democracy Act

1.3 million Oregonians would benefit from drinking water protections under the River Democracy Act

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

Drinking Water, River Democracy Act, Rivers, Report
Tribes and Fish Advocates Challenge Oregon Salmon Trucking Rule

Tribes and Fish Advocates Challenge Oregon Salmon Trucking Rule

Salem, Ore. (September 5, 2023) Contact for more information Miles Johnson, Columbia RiverkeeperDavid A. Moskowitz, The Conservation AnglerSteve Pedery, Oregon Wild In an eleventh-hour rule change without meaningful public or tribal input, Oregon weakened protections for salmon; Tribes and fish advocates want the state to restore safeguards. The Nez Perce Tribe and the Confederated Tribes […]

September 6, 2023

Rivers, Wildlife, Press Release
DeFazio Introduces Bill to Protect the Wild Rogue

DeFazio Introduces Bill to Protect the Wild Rogue

June 23rd, 2022: The Wild Rogue Conservation and Recreation Enhancement Act (H.R. 7509) had its first hearing in a Congressional subcommittee and was well received!  On April 4th, 2022, the Wild Rogue Conservation and Recreation Enhancement Act was introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio to safeguard the incredible Rogue River and its world-class recreation! What the bill does: Background […]

April 14, 2022

Rivers, Press Release

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