Validating local botanists' concerns, rare PNW plants have experienced steep declines since removal of federal protections
The law that makes Oregon unique is under threat
A coalition of farmers, environmentalists and others are pushing for protection of the state’s land use regulations
The law that makes Oregon unique is under threat
A coalition of farmers, environmentalists and others are pushing for
On Washington coast, a case of fuel exports vs. habitat protection
Canadian company AltaGas squared off with environmental groups at a recent high-stakes, public hearing
On Washington coast, a case of fuel exports vs. habitat protection
Canadian company AltaGas squared off with environmental groups at a
Hanford begins transfer of extremely radioactive material
Massive project is a top priority for Washington and integral to cleaning up the nuclear reserve
Hanford begins transfer of extremely radioactive material
Massive project is a top priority for Washington and integral
Why the Forest Service is examining its ban on commercial huckleberry picking
Commercial harvesting was eliminated for 2025. Will the ban be extended in 2026?
Why the Forest Service is examining its ban on commercial huckleberry picking
Commercial harvesting was eliminated for 2025. Will the ban be
Major Gorge energy development gets fed go-ahead
Yakama Nation leaders continue to oppose pumped hydropower storage project in Klickitat County
Major Gorge energy development gets fed go-ahead
Yakama Nation leaders continue to oppose pumped hydropower storage project
Chuck Sams on ‘biggest tragedy’ of Trump’s gutting of National Park Service
The former park service director says cuts to agency staff threaten to break emotional bonds Americans have with public lands
Chuck Sams on ‘biggest tragedy’ of Trump’s gutting of National Park Service
The former park service director says cuts to agency staff
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Nitrates in water lead to new rules in northeast Oregon
Some farm groups say proposed management rules go too far. Other groups say they don’t go far enough
Nitrates in water lead to new rules in northeast Oregon
Some farm groups say proposed management rules go too far.
Why WDFW is bringing eDNA project to Washington rivers
A novel study will shed light on aquatic life in the state's major freshwater drainages
Why WDFW is bringing eDNA project to Washington rivers
A novel study will shed light on aquatic life in
Climate change is killing this PNW tree. In Europe they want to plant it
Western redcedars are declining at home, but they’re climate change winners in Central Europe’s changing climate
Climate change is killing this PNW tree. In Europe they want to plant it
Western redcedars are declining at home, but they’re climate change
Gorge commissioner sounds alarm about Scenic Area’s future, resigns
Longtime Gorge advocate Robert Liberty warns “attacks from development interests and ideologues” could change the area forever
Gorge commissioner sounds alarm about Scenic Area’s future, resigns
Longtime Gorge advocate Robert Liberty warns “attacks from development interests
Trump kiboshed salmon recovery deal. Can this plan fill the gap?
Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s latest fish program allocates $300 million per year on salmon recovery
Trump kiboshed salmon recovery deal. Can this plan fill the gap?
Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s latest fish program allocates $300
Where are all the young environmentalists?
The “gloom” of the political climate has forced youth-oriented conservation organizations to change tactics
Where are all the young environmentalists?
The “gloom” of the political climate has forced youth-oriented conservation
UPDATE: Wood biomass project in Wash. put on hold
The Drax Group had proposed using regional wood products to help fuel overseas power plants
UPDATE: Wood biomass project in Wash. put on hold
The Drax Group had proposed using regional wood products to
Here’s how December’s floods will impact the environment
Two centuries of land management have created a landscape maladapted to severe weather events
Here’s how December’s floods will impact the environment
Two centuries of land management have created a landscape maladapted
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record
All of Oregon and most of southern Washington are seeing “really, really deep snowpack deficits”
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record
All of Oregon and most of southern Washington are seeing
10 biggest environmental stories of 2025
The federal government launched its War on Nature. Nature soldiered on
10 biggest environmental stories of 2025
The federal government launched its War on Nature. Nature soldiered
What are beavers up to in the Malheur National Forest? We’re getting answers
A first-of-its-kind survey will improve management of beavers and riparian ecosystems in Oregon’s Blue Mountains
What are beavers up to in the Malheur National Forest? We’re getting answers
A first-of-its-kind survey will improve management of beavers and riparian
Bateman Causeway: Decades-old salmon barrier finally being removed
Tribes and conservationists cheer Corps of Engineers decision that closes hard-fought campaign on Yakima River
Bateman Causeway: Decades-old salmon barrier finally being removed
Tribes and conservationists cheer Corps of Engineers decision that closes
Walla Walla wants to know: Does forest ‘thinning’ work?
About 12,000 acres near the town’s water supply will be logged in the name of safety. Critics say that’s just an excuse to cut down trees
Walla Walla wants to know: Does forest ‘thinning’ work?
About 12,000 acres near the town’s water supply will be
Oregon court invalidates stealth changes to fish passage rules
Ruling says ODFW violated public notice requirements when it redefined fish passages to include trap-and-haul methods
Oregon court invalidates stealth changes to fish passage rules
Ruling says ODFW violated public notice requirements when it redefined
Climate change is killing this PNW tree. In Europe they want to plant it
Western redcedars are declining at home, but they’re climate change winners in Central Europe’s changing climate
Climate change is killing this PNW tree. In Europe they want to plant it
Western redcedars are declining at home, but they’re climate change
Gorge commissioner sounds alarm about Scenic Area’s future, resigns
Longtime Gorge advocate Robert Liberty warns “attacks from development interests and ideologues” could change the area forever
Gorge commissioner sounds alarm about Scenic Area’s future, resigns
Longtime Gorge advocate Robert Liberty warns “attacks from development interests
Trump kiboshed salmon recovery deal. Can this plan fill the gap?
Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s latest fish program allocates $300 million per year on salmon recovery
Trump kiboshed salmon recovery deal. Can this plan fill the gap?
Northwest Power and Conservation Council’s latest fish program allocates $300
Where are all the young environmentalists?
The “gloom” of the political climate has forced youth-oriented conservation organizations to change tactics
Where are all the young environmentalists?
The “gloom” of the political climate has forced youth-oriented conservation
UPDATE: Wood biomass project in Wash. put on hold
The Drax Group had proposed using regional wood products to help fuel overseas power plants
UPDATE: Wood biomass project in Wash. put on hold
The Drax Group had proposed using regional wood products to
Here’s how December’s floods will impact the environment
Two centuries of land management have created a landscape maladapted to severe weather events
Here’s how December’s floods will impact the environment
Two centuries of land management have created a landscape maladapted
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record
All of Oregon and most of southern Washington are seeing “really, really deep snowpack deficits”
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record
All of Oregon and most of southern Washington are seeing
10 biggest environmental stories of 2025
The federal government launched its War on Nature. Nature soldiered on
10 biggest environmental stories of 2025
The federal government launched its War on Nature. Nature soldiered
What are beavers up to in the Malheur National Forest? We’re getting answers
A first-of-its-kind survey will improve management of beavers and riparian ecosystems in Oregon’s Blue Mountains
What are beavers up to in the Malheur National Forest? We’re getting answers
A first-of-its-kind survey will improve management of beavers and riparian
Bateman Causeway: Decades-old salmon barrier finally being removed
Tribes and conservationists cheer Corps of Engineers decision that closes hard-fought campaign on Yakima River
Bateman Causeway: Decades-old salmon barrier finally being removed
Tribes and conservationists cheer Corps of Engineers decision that closes
Walla Walla wants to know: Does forest ‘thinning’ work?
About 12,000 acres near the town’s water supply will be logged in the name of safety. Critics say that’s just an excuse to cut down trees
Walla Walla wants to know: Does forest ‘thinning’ work?
About 12,000 acres near the town’s water supply will be
Oregon court invalidates stealth changes to fish passage rules
Ruling says ODFW violated public notice requirements when it redefined fish passages to include trap-and-haul methods
Oregon court invalidates stealth changes to fish passage rules
Ruling says ODFW violated public notice requirements when it redefined
Environmental passion project documents new species in an Oregon county
Columbia County native Jon Hakim’s audacious reptile and amphibian count has landed in an academic journal
Environmental passion project documents new species in an Oregon county
Columbia County native Jon Hakim’s audacious reptile and amphibian count
OPINION: Building more roads in national forests won’t prevent wildfires
The administration wants the public to believe new roads and logging help prevent fires. In fact, they facilitate more
OPINION: Building more roads in national forests won’t prevent wildfires
The administration wants the public to believe new roads and
This new innovation could make solar farms more wildlife friendly
In southern Oregon, the massive Diamond Solar Project will be part of a trending design and construction style
This new innovation could make solar farms more wildlife friendly
In southern Oregon, the massive Diamond Solar Project will be
Should this dam on the Columbia River be certified ‘Low Impact’?
Tribes, environmental groups and the state of Washington challenge Douglas County PUD's bid for low impact certification for Wells Dam
Should this dam on the Columbia River be certified ‘Low Impact’?
Tribes, environmental groups and the state of Washington challenge Douglas
