2021 Wildlife Webinar Series: The Nature of Change Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society January – August 2021 || Zoom We invite abstracts for our new Wildlife Webinar series. The webinar series will be recurring virtual sessions held from January 2021-August 2021 to provide a platform to present new research to your colleagues during […]
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It’s no secret – we’re in the midst of a pandemic – which presents its own challenges to planning and holding an in-person event like our Annual Meeting. With state and national projections for COVID-19, the ORTWS Board voted to drastically alter our member services in 2021. As a creative group of individuals, we’re excited
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ORTWS is committed to promoting the conservation of Oregon’s wildlife, and to supporting current and future generations of wildlife biologists. We believe the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF, aka HB2829) is a huge step forward for both of these goals. The OCRF was passed in 2019 and directs State General Funds to ODFW based on criteria designed
Help meet OCRF fundraising goals – matching fund opportunity! Read More »
TONIGHT!! To kick off Latino Conservation Week, don’t miss this panel discussion led by Latinx conservationists throughout the Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service. Learn about their work and experiences in the conservation community and stay tuned for the Q&A portion at the end. The panelists include biologists, ecologists, and more. This is open
PNW Latinx Conservation Conversation – 7/17 5-6:30 PM Read More »
New job opening available through USDA APHIS Wildlife Services! Closes July 22! More information on the position and how to apply is available on the job posting here. OPEN DATE: July 16, 2020 CLOSING DATE: July 22, 2020 POSITION TITLE: Wildlife Biologist (Staff Biologist) TYPE OF POSITION: Term Appointment with possibility for Benefits, Excepted Service
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The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee is currently searching for 2 new committee members, one to represent the Nearshore & Coast Range, and one to represent the Columbia Range & Blue Mountains. We’d like to encourage any ORTWS members with relevant conservation backgrounds from those areas to apply! Check out the call for applicants for more
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Haven’t registered yet for the 2020 ORTWS Annual Meeting? You’re in luck! We’ve extended early-bird registration until Friday, January 10th. Be sure to register soon to receive the discounted rate. For more information on registration rates, lodging options, and the workshops and field trips we’ll be offering, visit our annual meeting website. Note that our
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Don’t miss this years’ special plenary session about alternative funding solutions for fish and wildlife in Oregon and beyond. This session will include a short keynote address by Mark Labhart, followed by a panel Q&A discussion about alternative funding in Oregon, the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, and more! The plenary
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