Protecting the beautiful rivers, wild lands and legendary botanical diversity of Oregon's Kalmiopsis Country
Protecting the beautiful rivers, wild lands and legendary botanical diversity of Oregon's Kalmiopsis Country
It’s official. On June 27th, the Department of Interior approved continued protection for 14 miles of Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Illinois River from mining. The previous mineral withdrawal was set to expire on June 30th. The action closes 14 miles of the popular…
Correction 6/24/2013: We’ve just learned the withdrawal order for the Scenic Illinois River is on the desk of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget at the Department of Interior and not Secretary Jewell’s. Nonetheless, an email to Secretary…
Update March 11, 2013: Today the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee announced they will consider S. 354, the Oregon Caves Revitalization Act of 2013, on Thursday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Click here for the agenda and other…