OR: Public Lands/Wilderness
Already largest in world, OR dark sky sanctuary expected to grow
A sanctuary for stargazing in Oregon is the largest in the world and is set to get even bigger. In eastern Oregon, the organization DarkSky …
Wolf poaching affects recreation in OR
Groups in Oregon are warning wolf poaching poses a threat, not just to the creatures targeted but to people who enjoy the outdoors. Poaching was a …
Poll: Widespread support for sage grouse protections in OR, West
A new poll indicates strong support for protections of the West's greater sage-grouse. The results come as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management …
Fed grant supports OR tribal youth conservation training
Federal grant money is supporting an Oregon organization rehabilitating the land and training tribal youth. The Interior Department's Indian Youth …
Tips for protecting homes during OR's wildfire season
Wildfires have burned across Oregon this year, but a few tips could help people protect themselves against their damaging impacts. Fires have …
Recreation upgrades coming to NW Forests
More than $27 million is coming to upgrade forests in the Northwest for recreation. The investment is the latest round of funding from the Great …
Weather sparks rise in OR holiday weekend wildfire risk
Local fire crews across Oregon will be working to limit the number of manmade fires in the state on what looks to be the hottest weekend of the year s…
1 million acres of forest protected under The Conservation Fund, including in OR
The Conservation Fund, which works to protect land and nature across the U.S. has announced it has protected more than 1 million acres of working …
Great Outdoors Month: Outdoor recreation 'economic multiplier' for OR
June is Great Outdoors Month, which also underscores the importance of outdoor recreation in Oregon. As temperatures warm up, people are enjoying …
Public lands in Oregon's Dark Sky Sanctuary set for BLM update
More than 3 million acres of public lands in southeastern Oregon are poised for enhanced management by the Bureau of Land Management. The BLM is …
Update to Northwest Forest Plan expected soon
An update to the 30-year-old Northwest Forest Plan is expected soon. The plan has a been a critical tool for managing 19 million acres of federal …
New BLM rules better protect national parks, supporters say
Conservation groups said two new federal rules aim to help better protect public lands, including national parks. The Bureau of Land Management's …