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 »
Following the recent recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Sustaining America’s Diverse Fish and Wildlife Resources, Congressman Don Young (R-AL) and Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 5650) in the House of Representatives on July 6. If passed, the legislation would dedicate $1.3 billion in federal funds annually
Click on the following link 2015 Summer Newsletter to read the latest happenings with ORTWS
2015 Summer E-Raven Newsletter now available Read More »
CANCELED!! This event has been canceled due to low RSVP. If you are interested in seeing this event happen, please contact Vee Blackstone at ortws.treasurer@gmail.com. ____________________________ Join ORTWS for the next in our Legislative Outreach series. We are hosting a Meet and Greet with State Representative Dan Rayfield on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 10:15 –
CANCELED: Legislative Action! Meet with Representative Dan Rayfield Read More »
Dear ORTWS Members, Big thanks to those of you who participated in our legislative liaison survey! The survey was sent to over300 members and 47 of you replied or roughly 15% of the membership. The first and second questions were the most decisive, asking if you thought a legislative liaison was of value to ORTWS
Survey Results – Financials and Legislative Liaison Read More »
Click on the following link to see the most recent ORTWS Board Meeting Minutes: January 9th Board Meeting Minutes Topic Highlights 2014 financial report Chapter membership software and National data Legislative liaison survey and contract Lead workshops and policy Fundraising 2016 annual meeting Nominations for board elections – more members need to put their names
January 9, 2015 Board Meeting Read More »
Covering October, November, and December Stephen Kafoury assisted Vanessa Blackstone and Laura Tesler with arranging a Meet and Greet with newly elected Senator Sara Gelser. A total of 25 ORTWS members met with Senator Gelser November 17th, where we introduced her to ORTWS, explained what our goals are, and that a sizeable part of her
4th Quarter Legislative Liaison Report Read More »
ORTWS will be meeting with Senator-elect Sara Gelser on November 17th to discuss the viewpoints of our Membership and let her know how many biologists are in her district. She is running for Senate on a strong platform focused on family and education, and ORTWS is providing our members this opportunity to discuss pressing issues
Save the Date – Nov 17 and Senator-elect Sara Gelser 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 »
