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Feds give Oregon, Nez Perce $200 million to cut greenhouse gases
The federal government is awarding more than $200 million to Oregon and the Nez Perce Tribe to cut greenhouse gases by developing renewable energy and other climate-friendly initiatives. On Monday, leaders at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said they had selected the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Nez Perce – with ancestral lands […] The post Feds give Oregon, Nez Perce $200 million to cut greenhouse gases appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Latest updates on wildfires burning across Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's wildfire season got off to a relatively slow start with just a few fires burning statewide as of early July, but conditions rapidly worsened during the middle of the month. A series of thunderstorms caused more than 2,000 lightning strikes across the state, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry, and high winds and dry conditions have helped fires spread.
OHA’s climate report shows ‘signs of hope’ after extreme climate events
As climate change is expected to bring more extreme and severe weather events in the coming years, the Oregon Health Authority warns the state must continue to prioritize climate resiliency projects, according to a new report.
Oregon Parks and Recreation seeks public comment for camping rate range increases
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is considering rate range increases for camping and facility fees for the public and is seeking comment on the proposed changes. The rate increases are necessary due to increased utility costs, operations, maintenance needs and inflation, OPRD said in a news release. The rate range increases would not increase fees automatically. The range gives flexibility to adjust the fees within the range over time and avoids large increases all at once, OPRD said.
Five on 5 – Sheila Clough – CEO, Mercy Flights
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by CEO of Mercy Flights Sheila Clough to discuss their anniversary and plans for the future. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Feds say new investments in Oregon sage grouse habitat paying off, but conservationists disagree
Work to restore imperiled sage grouse habitat in southeast Oregon is moving faster than Tracy Stone-Manning had imagined a year into massive federal investments in landscape restoration. Stone-Manning, director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, recently visited the agency’s Lakeview, Oregon, field office and federal land near burns to see a spring and a […] The post Feds say new investments in Oregon sage grouse habitat paying off, but conservationists disagree appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
A car show, raffles, rock 'n' roll music and more awaits visitors to Back to Our Roots in Rainier
Scenic Rainier City Park is the location of Back to our Roots, a car show and community event featuring The Decades Band, outdoor games, raffles, vendors and a beer garden. Back to our Roots takes place this weekend: Friday, July 26; Saturday, July 27; and Sunday, July 28. The event started four years ago, and has since found a home in Rainier. “Back to our Roots was started out of...
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