Central Oregon has the perfect habitat for eagles and other natural treasures. Here are some sites to check out the local flora and fauna. The American bald eagle—once almost extinct in this part of the U.S.—has returned, and can be seen just about any place in the state. There are now over 400 active nests […]
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Monumental Recommendations
#45’s Interior Secretary recommends shrinking Oregon monument
L ost for some in the outcry over President Donald Trump’s defense of “beautiful” Confederate monuments was that one week later, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke submitted a report to the White House that reportedly recommends shrinking the boundaries of three entirely different types of monuments—including the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in southern Oregon. Reaction from Oregon’s […]
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The Politicking of theGreater Sage-Grouse
Decades of bipartisan effort between public and private entities has led to effective protection for the Greater sage-grouse. But proposed legislation at the federal level could change that. In some ways, this spring will be like any other for the Greater sage-grouse. Hundreds of thousands of the iconic birds will soon gather at their leks, […]
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Side Notes: How to Rock a Town Hall 2/15-23
How to engage in civil discourse with your elected leaders
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Source Spotlight: Paul Dewey
The “kid from Kansas” continues his tireless quest to preserve the local environment
On the night of the presidential election, Paul Dewey admits he was deeply saddened and concerned about how the results would affect the world. The next morning, he responded the same way he has for more than 30 years — by going to work to protect the local environment. Dewey is the executive director of […]
