Hunting season is open, and there are some things every hunter should know about lead ammunition. Please opt for copper ammo, and help your family and wildlife stay healthy! This video released by USFWS explains how lead in the environment impacts California condors, and what happens to the birds that become sick from ingesting too […]
Lead and Wildlife – impacts to condors Read More »
Hello Wildlifers! As part of our new membership and event online service, we can now offer you a message forum! This is a members-only benefit. Many of us are spread far across the state, and with restricted budgets getting around to visit each other is more challenging. The member forum is a place to ask
Member Forum Available Read More »
The Wild Bird Seed bill is back on track, with our legislative liason working with the Governor’s natural resource advisor. A placeholder concept of the bill has been submitted to the legislative counsel for drafting, with intent to develop the bill for the February legislative session. Mr. Kafoury brought forward an opinion-editorial published in the
Legislative Liason Quarterly Report – July, August, September Read More »
There is a lecture at the World Forestry Center in Portland next week. The speaker comes recommended by one of our board members, and admission is free! If you are also free next Friday evening this might be an event for you. Title: Orangutans, Elephants and People: Opportunities and Challenges for Wildlife Conservation in Malaysian
Upcoming Event: Orangutans, Elephants and People Read More »
The next Board Meeting is October 3! Board meetings are open to all of our membership. If you have an issue you would like to discuss, please let Fran know a week in advance so that we can get you on the agenda. Time: 10 am – 4 pm Location: Deschutes Public Library 601 NW
Next Board Meeting: October 3 in Bend Read More »
On July 27, 2014 Susan Recce submitted an Opinion piece to OregonLive (“Bans on lead ammunition are misguided”) that ignores the decades of wildlife research and peer-reviewed science which clearly documents the toxicity of lead ammunition to wildlife. Since the late 1950s, wildlife exposure to lead ammunition has been well investigated. The use of lead
Lead Ammunition and Wildlife Read More »
The Meeting Minutes from the Board Meeting and Retreat in late July are now posted for your viewing pleasure. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bweny9mBaukUQWYyN2o4UU4tQjQ&usp=sharing
July Board Meeting Minutes are now posted Read More »
Hello members! ORTWS has started using new membership and event software called Wild Apricot. It is much more robust than the system we used last year, with more features and support that saves the Chapter money and the Secretary, Treasurer, and event managers time! This means we’ll be able to put our time (and Chapter
Member Portal – new features! Read More »
ORTWS is hosting a workshop on Grasslands Connectivity in the Willamette Valley on September 3, 2014. The workshop is at Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge, and will address the following topics: History of grasslands in the Willamette Valley Grassland connectivity Grassland restoration Grassland endangered species, including Fender’s blue butterflies Managing grasslands for native species Regular admission:
REGISTER NOW! Grasslands Connectivity Workshop Read More »
In case you missed it in your email box, the Summer e-Raven is here! Alas, we gave Spring a miss! To catch those updates you’ll just have to browse through Facebook and our blog here. Oh noes! But to ease the burden of no newsletter here is your Summer e-Raven!
Summer e-Raven is calling Read More »
