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Have you heard the good news? Thank you to all of you who spoke up to defend our public lands and to @RonWyden @JeffMerkley @RepBentz @RepDexterOR @RepValHoyle and other members of Congress who opposed efforts to sell off public lands in Oregon and beyond oregonwild.org/public-land-se…

The Oregon Wild team will be in Eugene this weekend presenting at the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. This event is free and open to the public. Stop by and learn about local, regional, and even global issues and how you can get involved! oregonwild.org/pielc-2025/

Eight months past deadline, still no sign of the Army Corps' report on Willamette River dams & endangered fish. The Corps is dragging its feet—while salmon & steelhead inch closer to extinction. investigatewest.org/investigatewes…

Public lands, environmental protections, and civil rights are under attack—but we are not backing down. We stand with those fighting for justice, both inside and outside the system. oregonwild.org/we-will-not-ob…

Instead of weakening environmental laws, Congress should pass the Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act—a real solution that funds science-backed wildfire protections for communities.

Oregon’s mature & old-growth forests are naturally fire-resistant. Logging them only makes wildfires worse while releasing carbon that could have been stored for centuries. We should be PROTECTING these forests, not clearcutting them.

The "Fix Our Forests Act"is a Trojan horse for reckless clearcutting, not wildfire protection. Here’s why this bill is a disaster for public lands & why we need @RonWyden and @SenJeffMerkley to stop it. bendbulletin.com/opinion/guest-…

Public listening sessions on the Northwest Forest Plan are happening soon—this is our chance to stand up for our forests! 🌲 oregonwild.org/nwfp-listening…

“First impressions don’t get much worse than this,” Hartinger said. “Hiding the ball on a review of national monuments shows the White House and Interior know full well how unpopular these actions are.” @Dantiquities via @EENewsUpdates eenews.net/articles/burgu…

Hunt: Do you know why Trump would fire you? Greenblatt: No, I don't know (I have a guess...) huffpost.com/entry/trump-in…

Siletz Tribal member & Elakha Board Member Robert Kentta said #seaotters have a revered role in his culture. “They figure prominently in our stories as a relative and a near neighbor,” Kentta told KLCC. “They bring wealth and good times, and abundance.” klcc.org/environment/20…

This Wednesday, authors Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate take you behind the scenes of their new book Canopy of Titans, revealing the beauty, science, and urgent challenges facing our extraordinary forests. #ExplOregon oregonwild.org/event/canopy-o…

If you're thinking about opportunities to get outside and enjoy the snow in Central Oregon, look no further! #InBend #ExplOregon bendbulletin.com/explore/guest-…

While we’ve long known trees are fighting climate change by absorbing CO₂, a new study reveals a hidden hero: bark microbes removing methane from the air. Methane drives ~30% of global warming. phys.org/news/2024-07-t…

From battling the Sagebrush Rebellion in the 1980s to saving the Elliott State Forest from privatization, Oregon Wild has never backed down from a fight for public lands & wildlife. Time and again, we’ve defied the odds to protect the wild places we love. oregonwild.org/defying-gravit…

"Oregon has in the past ended beaver killing to rebuild beaver populations in times of drought. It’s time to enact such a closure again." oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/0…

We lost a conservation hero this week. Jim Furnish, former Deputy of the Forest Service, was a bold leader who worked to shift the agency away from old-growth clearcutting toward protection and sustainability. His legacy will inspire us for years. oregonwild.org/remembering-ji…

In Quinn’s words: “Returning now as Executive Director feels like coming full circle—and like coming home. I’m honored to step into this role and to carry forward the legacy of those who’ve made this organization the powerhouse it is today." oregonwild.org/welcoming-quin…

Now, Quinn has returned to Oregon Wild, ready to guide this storied organization into its next chapter. She brings a deep love for Oregon’s wildlands and wildlife, a commitment to advocacy, and a dedication to empowering the next generation of conservation leaders.

After an extensive search and interview process, the Oregon Wild Board and Staff are thrilled to announce Quinn Read as our new Executive Director!