The State of Oregon is working to increase diversity on state-level boards and commissions. This is a wonderful thing! As part of this process, ODFW has requested help from ORTWS in identifying a diverse group of candidates that could potentially serve on the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Again, while this process is open to everyone, […]
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Recruitment – Diversity Initiative! Read More »
Please see important alert from USGS NAS below and share broadly – We are asking that you please check out your local pet stores here in Oregon to see if they are selling “Betta Buddy” brand moss balls. Please contact Rick Boatner immediately (503-947-6308; Rick.J.Boatner@state.or.us) if you find any. __________________________ We have a troubling sighting report from Seattle. A pet
Zebra Mussels found in Washington Pet Store Read More »
We’d like to send a huge thank you out to everyone who had contributed to the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund thus far! The Oregon Chapter of The Wildlife Society has committed $5,000 in matching funds towards the OCRF–so far our members have contributed $1,600 toward this goal! If you donate to the OCRF through our
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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 »
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
OCRF Advisory Committee seeking new members Read More »
The Conservation Committee is trying to set our larger priorities for the 2019-2020 year and want member input! Please vote for your top conservation priority (from TWS National’s Policy Priorities on their website https://wildlife.org/policy/policy-priority-reference-lists/): Click Here to Vote!
Conservation Priorities Poll Read More »
The ORTWS legislative affairs committee and the conservation affairs committee have been busy in 2017. For more information on what legislative and conservation issues ORTWS has been involved with and to read comment letters visit our policy page!
ORTWS comments on Sage Grouse Conservation Amendment and Oregon’s Wolf Management Plan Read More »
Please view this video presented by Shane Mahoney explaining what The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is and the significance this system has for wildlife and wildlife management. This video may also be found on Shane Mahoney’s Facebook page.
The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Explained Read More »
The Oregon House of Legislators has just passed SB644. This bill would allow counties to approve mining permits on exclusive farm use zoned land, without needing to abide by state land use planning goals or administrative rules. This legislation raises concerns for conservation planning, because although allowances are made for sage-grouse conservation, there are a
SB644 – Your help is needed! Read More »
The change in policy ties directly into engaging non-consumptive users in ownership of the wildlife management agencies and clarifies ODFW’s role for staff, managers, elected officials and the public. Read ORTWS’ testimony in support of HB3228 here.
ORTWS comments on House Bill 3228 Read More »
