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ODOT ‘envisions’ a fix for Oregon’s most exasperating traffic problem
The Vision Around the Mountain plan aims to decrease congestion around Mount Hood with a holistic approach to public transportation The post ODOT ‘envisions’ a fix for Oregon’s most exasperating traffic problem appeared first on Columbia Insight.
PGE proposes raising toxic emissions at Oregon power plant
State "must not give a green light for more pollution," says Columbia Riverkeeper as company cites erroneous estimate as reason for increase The post PGE proposes raising toxic emissions at Oregon power plant appeared first on Columbia Insight.
A conservation group just bought 35,000 acres of SDS timberland—now what?
Calling its acquisition “one of the largest conservation victories in the Pacific Northwest,” The Conservation Fund doubles down on Basin conservation The post A conservation group just bought 35,000 acres of SDS timberland—now what? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
City of Sandy considers dumping treated wastewater into Sandy River
Influx of millions of gallons could increase temperature of namesake river. Critics worry about city's history of water violations The post City of Sandy considers dumping treated wastewater into Sandy River appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Biden infrastructure funds could address Warm Springs water crisis
Economic relief may finally be coming to Warm Springs Reservation, which has endured years with substandard water The post Biden infrastructure funds could address Warm Springs water crisis appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Done fighting: Inside the ‘great exodus’ of wildland firefighters
Career wildland firefighters are leaving their jobs in droves. One of their own explains why and calls for creation of a Federal Fire Service The post Done fighting: Inside the ‘great exodus’ of wildland firefighters appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Amid drought, secrecy shrouds The Dalles’ $28.5 million water deal with Google
In lockstep with corporate orders, city councilors won't reveal the amount of water they've agreed to let the digital behemoth take from local watershed The post Amid drought, secrecy shrouds The Dalles’ $28.5 million water deal with Google appeared first on Columbia Insight.
So long, skiing? Study says Cascades could have no snowpack in 50 years
New research projects there will be so little snow in the Cascades that winter recreation—among other things—will be dramatically altered The post So long, skiing? Study says Cascades could have no snowpack in 50 years appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Alarming loss: As urban boundaries expand, wildlands are being eaten up
Destructive impacts of wildland-urban interface stretch from native plants to wildlife to light pollution. Local governments often promote the problems The post Alarming loss: As urban boundaries expand, wildlands are being eaten up appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Breach broached: Snake River salmon get attention from heavy hitters
Federal and state announcements to restore Snake River salmon include a deadline—and the word “breach” The post Breach broached: Snake River salmon get attention from heavy hitters appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Caribou comeback? Canada, Kalispel Tribe keep slim hopes alive
Mountain caribou once roamed the Lower 48. Impatient with U.S. agency inaction, caribou advocates now depend on Canadian efforts at repopulation The post Caribou comeback? Canada, Kalispel Tribe keep slim hopes alive appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Climate change is imperiling the future of U-pick farms. Here’s what to expect
As extreme heat becomes a summer norm, orchardists and experts are pondering the viability of a summer rite of passage in the Pacific Northwest The post Climate change is imperiling the future of U-pick farms. Here’s what to expect appeared first on Columbia Insight.
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