Last year, the legislature passed a bill to restructure the commission. This legislative session, there are multiple seats up for appointment or reappointment. That’s why one of our priorities this session is to advocate for conservation and science-focused candidates to serve on the commission and to watchdog any efforts to stack the commission with anti-conservation interests.
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In 2021 the Biden Administration heralded the “America the Beautiful” plan to conserve 30% of U.S. land and water by 2023. The initiative calls for a voluntary effort to support locally led conservation and restoration efforts to achieve this goal. So what is Oregon’s status?
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Fall in the Harney Basin is good for rare warblers, cold nights, and time to reflect on the previous year’s breeding bird season. And what a season 2023 was.
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An edited excerpt from the upcoming book For the Love of Nature: The Adventures and Achievements of William L. Finley and Irene B. Finley by Carole A. and William L. Finley III
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We are excited to announce that Bird Alliance of Oregon was selected to receive a grant from the Portland General Electric Drive Change Fund, funded via the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Oregon Clean Fuels Program.
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On Monday, November 6, an injured Northern Spotted Owl was discovered at Mt. Tabor Park. Northern Spotted Owls are listed as threatened under the state and federal Endangered Species Act due to their low and continually declining populations.
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Most birdsong is in the spring, as birds define their territory and try to attract mates. So why is this Bewick’s Wren singing now, in October, when it won’t nest again until April?
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Oregon is faced with an epidemic of houselessness, a humanitarian disaster that touches every part of the state. As we contend with a trio of concurrent crises—housing, biodiversity, and climate—we believe we can and must meet our region’s housing needs by supporting affordable housing development while providing access to nature, protecting our natural environment, and increasing the climate resilience of our communities.
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The Endangered Species Act is celebrating its golden anniversary and it remains one of our most powerful environmental laws with an incredible track record of success. In the 50 years since its passage, the ESA has prevented the extinction of the overwhelming majority of wildlife and plant species under its protection.
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The sudden loss of Mary Ratcliff was devastating to all of us in the Bird Alliance of Oregon community, where she had been a volunteer since 2011. Her contributions to Bird Alliance of Oregon were both deep and broad, and she left an indelible mark. The following remembrances of Mary from staff, fellow volunteers, and birding friends paint a portrait of a passionate person with an unforgettable combination of intelligence, kindness, and enthusiasm.
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