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 »
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The new Oregon Conservation Strategy just released!! 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
HR 5650 Recovering America’s Wildlife Act 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 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 »
Our legislative liason, Stephen Kafoury, reported back to ORTWS on five events this month: ODFW Budget Advisory Committee Meeting, Oregon League of Conservation Voters dinner, ODFW Conservation Leaders Stakeholders meeting, and two fundraisers for candidates running this year. The third ODFW Budget Advisory Committee meeting presented the current progress on the budget. There will be
Legislative Liason Report – April Read More »
