General News

Thanks to the support of our members, ORTWS has advanced our mission to promote conservation and management of wildlife resources in Oregon over many years and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as we emerge from the last three years, we are navigating a new financial environment. Revenue from membership dues is used for overhead expenses […]

A message from the Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals: At the beginning of the year, we announced NWAEP’s first annual Diversity in the Environmental Professions Scholarship. This scholarship will provide up to $2,000 for NWAEP Membership (if needed) and NAEP conference expenses like registration, travel, and room and board. To allow as many people as possible to

Professional and Civic Awards Announcement Due by December 17, 2021 Each year, ORTWS presents five awards to wildlife professionals and stewards in Oregon, who have shown exemplary achievements in the professional or civic arenas. We ask our members, and other representatives from the wildlife community, to submit nominations for individuals and groups they believe deserving

Grant Program Request for Proposals Due by December 17, 2021 The Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society is currently soliciting grant proposals for our 2022 round of grant funding.  ORTWS awards small grants in support of wildlife outreach and education in the Pacific Northwest, consistent with our mission and goals. Through the grant program, ORTWS

Student Scholarship Announcement Due by December 17, 2021 We are pleased to announce that the Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society is now accepting applications for our 2022 student scholarships!  The ORTWS Scholarships are intended to foster undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated a potential for making a future professional contribution in wildlife sciences

Missed a webinar or our annual business meeting? We’ve got you covered! Find recordings of our virtual events below! January 28, 2021: Motus network flyway workshop More detailed information about this workshop is available on the session flyer click here to watch a recording of this webinar February 25, 2021: The wild world of zoonotic

It’s that time of year again!  We are voting to fill seven board positions this year: President-elect, Vice President-elect, Treasurer, and four general board positions.  Voting is open to all ORTWS members. To learn about each of the candidates credentials please follow the links below! Ready to vote? Fill out your anonymous e-ballot here! Please

The Northwest Ecological Research Institute (NERI) has just announced their 2021 McGowan Grant For Neglected Corners and Niches of Ecology.  Read on or click here to find out more! NERI (http://www.nweri.org/) is offering a $1,000 grant to an individual or team in honor and memory of Brenda McGowan, a NERI supporter and co-founder of the

Are you interested in getting more involved in Oregon’s chapter of the Wildlife Society? Or do you know someone who may have interest in a leadership position with ORTWS? By running for the ORTWS board you not only expand your networking opportunities but you also can contribute to one of the oldest wildlife professional organizations

4 awards available Deadline for submission: December 18, 2020 We are pleased to announce that the Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society is now accepting applications for our 2020-2021 round of student scholarships!  The ORTWS Scholarships are intended to foster undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated a potential for making a future professional contribution