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Birds, trash, poison: Plans to disperse nuisance birds spark controversy
Swarms of crows and gulls attracted to a landfill in Oregon’s Wasco County are damaging nearby fruit crops. Orchardists are demanding a solution The post Birds, trash, poison: Plans to disperse nuisance birds spark controversy appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Eagle Creek Fire: Why four years later the trees still aren’t coming back
Despite what you may see from the road, regrowth in the area of the 2017 fire is being suffocated. That’s because rehab is being neglected The post Eagle Creek Fire: Why four years later the trees still aren’t coming back appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Court declares Klickitat County posse cougar hunts can continue
In a case from wildlife advocates, a Washington judge says sheriff’s ‘dangerous wildlife policy’ isn’t illegal The post Court declares Klickitat County posse cougar hunts can continue appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Coalition demands Oregon reject proposed dairy at star-crossed site
Environmental groups say a new Easterday dairy would exacerbate problems already plaguing the state's arid shrub-steppe The post Coalition demands Oregon reject proposed dairy at star-crossed site appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Mount St. Helens road fight enters new phase … slowly
A new court filing makes public a lawsuit filed against the U.S. Forest Service for plans to build a road in the national monument The post Mount St. Helens road fight enters new phase … slowly appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Second family of wolverines documented at Mount Rainier National Park
Weeks after earning national recognition, an Oregon wildlife biologist breaks another huge story The post Second family of wolverines documented at Mount Rainier National Park appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Is the anti-lawn movement really a movement?
Despite a lot of advice and publicity, people are still ignoring drought and embracing lawns. When it comes to yards, green isn’t always green The post Is the anti-lawn movement really a movement? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
More than 250 trees felled before order halts reservoir project
Only 12 of 263 trees slated for cutting remain standing after board of appeals recognizes calls from locals in Eugene to stop the action The post More than 250 trees felled before order halts reservoir project appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Grizzly mom makes Washington history—by showing up
The Selkirk region's endangered grizzly bear population bares its first confirmed female sighting by wildlife biologists in four decades The post Grizzly mom makes Washington history—by showing up appeared first on Columbia Insight.
As salmon cook in rivers, pressure on Biden mounts
A historic gathering of tribes from across Pac NW calls on the president to breach lower Snake River dams. House of Tears totem pole arrives in DC today The post As salmon cook in rivers, pressure on Biden mounts appeared first on Columbia Insight.
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