by Danica Leung | Jan 20, 2021 | Environmental Health, Native Fish
Unlawful Botched Repairs At Winchester Dam Winchester Dam is located on the famously clear North Umpqua River, and is a crucial area for fish passage and the nearby Roseburg community. However, the river became polluted after a botched dam repair in October 2018 by...
by Elliott Davis | Aug 6, 2018 | Climate, Fighting Fossil Fuels, Land Use
Port Westward: Protecting Farmland; Fighting Fossil Fuels Along the Columbia River, Port Westward exhibits a delicate balance between development and agriculture, hosting some of the best farmland in the entire country. Local farmers grow heirloom peppermint, native...
by Elliott Davis | Aug 2, 2018 | Public Lands, Water Conservation, Wildlife
Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex The Klamath Basin, spanning southern Oregon and northern California, contains five National Wildlife Refuges established to protect fish, wildlife, and waterfowl habitat. The Klamath Refuges serve as some of the most...
by Maura Fahey | Mar 13, 2018 | Communities News, Land Use News, News
Today, the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a decision of the Growth Management Hearings Board (the board) that invalidated actions of the City of Monroe, WA to rezone 43 acres of open land for intense commercial development along the Skykomish River. Crag...
by McKenna Ganz | Jan 8, 2016 | Features, Where Are They Now?
After leaving Crag, Chuck Brushwood, a former intern, became a Fish and Wildlife Policy Analyst for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. He is working to protect native fish, their habitats, and healthy aquatic ecosystems. Chuck Brushwood’s...