General News

Joint Oregon/Washington animal ranking meeting
December 28, 2017

The Washington Natural Heritage Program and Oregon Biodiversity Information Center maintain lists of rare, threatened and endangered species in their respective states. Species on the lists are ranked, and the lists are used by state and federal agencies to…Click for More

New ORTWS merchandise!
December 16, 2017

Coming soon to the 2018 Joint Annual Meeting! $10
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2018 Joint Annual Meeting attracting audiences beyond our traditional biologists/wildlife managers.
December 13, 2017

As you may know, the Washington and Oregon Chapters of The Wildlife Society, NE Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, and the Society for NW Vertebrate Biology are presenting a Joint Meeting in PDX, February 13-16 at the Red…Click for More

ORTWS comments on Sage Grouse Conservation Amendment and Oregon’s Wolf Management Plan
December 8, 2017

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!

November Board Meeting Minutes Posted!
December 8, 2017

Lots going on with ORTWS!
Please view the November board meeting minutes here!

Aspen: Restoring the Jewel of Oregon’s Dry Forests
November 27, 2017

Please watch this informative video about aspen restoration in Eastern Oregon and the importance of avian monitoring.

3rd Call for Papers & Presentations!
November 14, 2017

We invite abstracts for presentations and posters.  All topics in wildlife biology, habitat management, conservation, and application of research findings to conservation and management practices are welcome. Some topics that are especially applicable to this year’s theme…Click for More

September Board Meeting Minutes Now Posted.
October 26, 2017

You can read all about the latest ORTWS board meeting here!

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Explained
October 23, 2017

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…Click for More

Registration is open for the 2018 Joint Annual Meeting!
October 4, 2017

We are excited to announce that REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 2018 Joint Annual Meeting at the Red Lion – Jantzen Beach in Portland, Oregon on February 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Regional Strategies Addressing…Click for More