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UPDATE: Oregon county to parlay timberland on carbon offset market
It’s another indication that trees left standing may have more long-term value than logged trees The post UPDATE: Oregon county to parlay timberland on carbon offset market appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Wash. wildlife policy ignites barnburner debate between enviros, hunters, tribes
State report attempts to acknowledge a biodiversity crisis and that too many people are trying to access the same resources The post Wash. wildlife policy ignites barnburner debate between enviros, hunters, tribes appeared first on Columbia Insight.
No good options: Eradicating invasive mussels means dumping toxins in Snake River
Idaho’s aggressive plan to treat portions of the river for quagga mussels will also cause significant fish mortality The post No good options: Eradicating invasive mussels means dumping toxins in Snake River appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Why the world’s climate fate could depend on the ‘Amazon of the North’
A new book argues for a novel way of viewing the rainforest that stretches up North America’s western coastline The post Why the world’s climate fate could depend on the ‘Amazon of the North’ appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Is this $20 million river restoration funding being spent wisely?
The East Fork Lewis River Floodplain Reclamation Project aims to repair salmon habitat. Some question its methods The post Is this $20 million river restoration funding being spent wisely? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
The unique story behind Hood River Valley’s reign as Oregon’s pear capital
Maintaining the beauty and productivity of its orchards required citizen action. And still does The post The unique story behind Hood River Valley’s reign as Oregon’s pear capital appeared first on Columbia Insight.
EXCLUSIVE: Investigation finds BNSF railway at fault for Tunnel 5 Fire
‘Fire danger along the tracks in this general area should have been known to BNSF,’ reads report The post EXCLUSIVE: Investigation finds BNSF railway at fault for Tunnel 5 Fire appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Log it or leave it: Oregon county ponders new way to cash in on trees
If Hood River County jumps into the carbon offset market it will mark a major policy shift in a traditional logging area The post Log it or leave it: Oregon county ponders new way to cash in on trees appeared first on Columbia Insight.
UPDATE: ODFW Commission sued over salmon policy change
Enviros and Nez Perce Tribe join forces in claim that board didn’t provide appropriate public notice before making significant revisions The post UPDATE: ODFW Commission sued over salmon policy change appeared first on Columbia Insight.
State of Oregon keeps reasons for salmon policy change under wraps
State claims attorney-client privilege protects release of records regarding what one critic calls “a bizarre effort to distort the science” The post State of Oregon keeps reasons for salmon policy change under wraps appeared first on Columbia Insight. State of Oregon keeps reasons for salmon policy change under wraps was first posted on August 31, 2023 at 9:10 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Wildlife poaching update: Bite follows bark
In Oregon, officials dole out killer punishment after prosecuting a “wildlife crime spree” The post Wildlife poaching update: Bite follows bark appeared first on Columbia Insight. Wildlife poaching update: Bite follows bark was first posted on August 29, 2023 at 10:28 pm.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Can we take a break from environmental news?
Biophilia explains our love of nature. Paying attention to it is an overlooked part of conservation The post Can we take a break from environmental news? appeared first on Columbia Insight. Can we take a break from environmental news? was first posted on August 24, 2023 at 9:33 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Wind turbines and white nose: The perilous lives of bats
Researchers are concerned about new threats to populations, especially in Washington The post Wind turbines and white nose: The perilous lives of bats appeared first on Columbia Insight. Wind turbines and white nose: The perilous lives of bats was first posted on August 16, 2023 at 9:49 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Western gray squirrels are struggling. Will a Washington agency step in to help?
A keystone species now limited to a few locations in the state, the fate of the squirrels may be decided in September The post Western gray squirrels are struggling. Will a Washington agency step in to help? appeared first on Columbia Insight. Western gray squirrels are struggling. Will a Washington agency step in to help? was first posted on August 10, 2023 at 7:09 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
How hikers are bringing new strategies to forest protection, fight against climate change
In traditional logging hubs, a new argument: trees are more valuable when left standing than when they're cut down The post How hikers are bringing new strategies to forest protection, fight against climate change appeared first on Columbia Insight. How hikers are bringing new strategies to forest protection, fight against climate change was first posted on August 9, 2023 at 8:52 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Why Washington’s Tunnel 5 Fire is destined to be repeated
Without a major policy shift, more private homes will burn and more public money will be spent trying to protect them The post Why Washington’s Tunnel 5 Fire is destined to be repeated appeared first on Columbia Insight. Why Washington’s Tunnel 5 Fire is destined to be repeated was first posted on August 3, 2023 at 9:19 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Study: Efforts to save wild salmon are a giant waste of money
An OSU prof says $9 billion spent on recovery of wild salmon and steelhead has had no measurable impact. So just give up then? The post Study: Efforts to save wild salmon are a giant waste of money appeared first on Columbia Insight. Study: Efforts to save wild salmon are a giant waste of money was first posted on August 2, 2023 at 11:14 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
The big problem in the Columbia River no one is talking about
A Washington man has spent years removing lead trash from the river. Now he wants to get others in on the action The post The big problem in the Columbia River no one is talking about appeared first on Columbia Insight. The big problem in the Columbia River no one is talking about was first posted on July 27, 2023 at 8:20 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
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