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🌄 Have you seen our new activity sheets? They offer fun and educational ways to learn about Oregon's Owyhee Canyonlands. Perfect for all ages—get yours today and bring the beauty of the Owyhee to life! 🌿📚 Download yours today: https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/resources/owyhee-canyonlands-activity-sheets/

With this bill, more of Oregon rivers could be protected Oregon rivers are important for wildlife, drinking water and recreation. More of them need permanent protection.

"Addressing climate change is a top priority... But we cannot talk about the path forward without considering how supporting ocean ecosystems... can be a part of the climate solution picture." From a great read in the Portland Tribune 🌊🌿

OPINION: Prioritize healthy forests on land and sea Within the past month, much of the Beaver State experienced record-shattering temperatures, exceeding 100 degrees for multiple days. Growing up, I remember visiting relatives in southern Texas during the summertime

Southern Resident orcas are one of the most beloved creatures in the Pacific Northwest, but they're starving. Last week, over 300 Oregonians signed our letter calling on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to do more for orcas in the coming years 🌊🐋

Hundreds of Oregonians support stronger protections for Southern Resident orcas Over 300 Oregonians signed our letter calling on state officials to better protect Southern Resident orcas.

🚣‍♀️✨ Ready for an adventure? 🌟 Join us on a 5-day kayaking journey on the breathtaking Lower Owyhee River! 🌊🛶 Discover stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and unforgettable memories. 🌿🦅 Don't miss out – read the full article and watch the videos here! 👉 https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/articles/a-5-day-kayaking-journey-on-the-lower-owyhee-river/

A 5-day kayaking journey on the Lower Owyhee River Take a trip on the Owyhee River through a landscape that a broad coalition is working to protect as the Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument.

This past weekend, a pair of sea 🦦 were spotted just off Cannon Beach! A steady population of sea otters have been absent from Oregon for over 100 years, and right now there's actions we can take to help bring them back to our coast.

Sea otters spotted along the Oregon coast A pair of sea otters just made their way from Washington to the waters off Northern Oregon.

Salmon runs in the PNW have declined significantly over the past several decades. Join us and other experts at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) tomorrow to learn why it's happening, and what we can do to get these 🐟 back on track 🌊

Reel Science: The Lost Salmon Reel Science: The Lost Salmon JUNE 25, 6:30-8:00PM | Doors @ 6:15PM Watch and learn at The Empirical Theater as OMSI brings the science of your favorite

We can’t let logging destroy our oldest forests. Over the next few months, we’ll be collecting public comments to urge the U.S. Forest Service to save our oldest trees. Sign our petition for our old-growth and mature forests today:

Tell the U.S. Forest Service: Protect our oldest trees Make your public comment to help save mature and old-growth forests.

New research indicates that gray whales on Oregon's coast are in trouble. Perhaps bringing back another marine mammal (sea otters) to our shores could help benefit the ecosystems they rely on 🌿🌊🐋

New research says gray whales in Oregon are in trouble Gray whales in Oregon love to forage in our kelp forests but these areas are struggling. Perhaps, bringing back another marine mammal to our shores could be the solution they need.

It's World Oceans Day - a day meant to celebrate the importance of our 🌊 and the 🦀🐟🐋 that call it home. It's also the first time it's been formally celebrated in Oregon. Thanks Gov. Kotek for making it happen🌊

🌲🎉 Let's celebrate the Anniversary of the Antiquities Act! 🎉🌲

Dive into the beauty of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, a stunning example of our natural heritage protected by the Antiquities Act. Learn more about this unique Oregon treasure.

Get to know the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Spanning over 86,000 acres of pristine wilderness, Oregon’s most recently established National Monument offers visitors a chance to explore a diverse array of habitats and experience the wonders of biodiversity firsthand.

Today, there's less than 75 Southern Resident orcas alive. They're threatened by pollution, vessel strikes, and a lack of food. Gov. Inslee and Gov. Kotek recently declared June 2024 as Orca Action Month in the PNW to raise awareness about it 🌊

It's Orca Action Month in the Pacific Northwest Governors in the Pacific Northwest recently signed proclamations declaring June 2024 as Orca Action Month.

Last week, Environment Oregon staff met Gov. Kotek during her ceremonial signing of HB4132 - a bill which will bolster Oregon's most successful ocean conservation program. Read more about it 🌊

Celebrating the Marine Reserves Program with Gov. Kotek Last week, Environment Oregon staff attended Gov. Kotek's ceremonial signing for HB4132 - the Marine Reserves Bill - in Salem alongside coalition partners.

We were honored to join legislators and advocates at the ceremonial signing of the Right to Repair Act today. This new law will keep our devices in use for longer, which will conserve precious natural resources and prevent waste!

Thank you Governor Tina Kotek State Senator Janeen Sollman Representative Courtney Neron OSPIRG Ospirg Students and many, many more!

🌊🦦 Our intern fell in love with sea otters while kayaking through a lush kelp forest in Monterey Bay, California. The experience of watching these adorable creatures napping, playing, and foraging left a lasting impression on her. Kelp forests are crucial to the health of our oceans, provide a habitat for countless marine species and play a vital role in our fight against climate change!!🌿🐟🦀 Read more

So grateful to Sammy Castonguay, William L. Sullivan, Bonnie Olin, OLCV, Friends of the Owyhee, OSPIRG Students, Wildcraft Cider Works and REI for working with us to bring the Owyhee Canyonlands to more than 100 people at our event in Eugene. Such a great time learning about this Oregon treasure and engaging with so many folks working together to build support for the creation of the Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument.

Owyhee Canyonlands brought to Eugene Event gave folks the opportunity to explore the Owyhee Canyonlands through stories from folks who have hiked the trails, paddled the river or know the geological history of the Owyhee Canyonlands

🦦✨Sea otters can help with invasive species! These fluffy and adorable animals also have a big appetite, and they can help restore balance in ecosystems. Check it out! 🌊💙

Can sea otters help with invasive species? In areas with sea otters, there's less invasive European green crabs. Reintroducing them could help Oregon.

Have you ever heard of the adorable and elusive kit foxes? 🦊✨ Dive in and explore the mysterious lives of these tiny canines in the stunning Owyhee Canyonlands.

The enigmatic kit foxes in the Owyhee Canyonlands Rare kit foxes reach their northern limit in the southeastern part of Oregon

🌲 Dive into the enchanting world of Willamette National Forest's old-growth wonders! 🌿 Discover ancient trees and where to find them in our latest article. Nature lovers, this one's for you! 📖🌳 https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/articles/a-stroll-through-old-growth-in-willamette-national-forest/

Say hi to Sammy. He teaches geology classes at Lane Community College and a field geology class in the Owyhee for University of Oregon, and he’ll be at our event in Eugene, Wednesday May 22. Sammy will lead an exploration of the geological history of the Owyhee Canyonlands while highlighting his connections with co-sponsor , and had this to say: “The geodiversity of the Owyhee watershed records a remarkable history of the tectono-volcanic events of the western US through the last quarter of a million years, and that is inextricably linked to its inhabitants – plant, animal, and human – as well as its future.” Learn more and RSVP: https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/events/explore-the-owyhee-canyonlands-2/

Meet Bonnie. She is a fourth generation Oregonian, amateur naturalist, videographer and conservationist, the author of “The Owyhee River Journals,” and has been a longtime advocate calling for the protection of the Owyhee Canyonlands. She’ll be at our event in Eugene, Wednesday May 22. Bonnie will share her experiences using the Owyhee River as a highway into the wild and had this to say about the Owyhee: “A trip into the Owyhee still allows you to feel like you are the first and only person to have set foot there. It is here that it is still possible to ‘unplug' completely from the modern world…. But you will not find yourself there, on the way to anywhere else.” RSVP: https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/events/explore-the-owyhee-canyonlands-2/

To celebrate this beautiful part of our state, we’re hosting an evening of stories from people who have hiked the trails, rafted the river and know the geological history of the Owyhee Canyonlands. RSVP: https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/events/explore-the-owyhee-canyonlands-2/

ICYMI: Sea 🦦 are cute, charismatic and also essential for healthy nearshore ocean ecosystems, but they've vanished from OR. Last week, we hosted a webinar with the Elakha Alliance to learn all about sea 🦦 and what we can do to bring them back https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/updates/watch-our-webinar-to-learn-all-about-the-missing-sea-otters-of-oregon/

On Tuesday, scores of Oregonians came to OMSI to learn about Heceta Bank - Oregon's hidden wonder - and all the wonders our 🌊 has to offer. A huge thanks to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and Marine and Coastal Opportunities - Oregon State University for making it happen 🦀🐟🐋

Heceta Bank is making waves in the Willamette Valley Scores of Oregonians from around the Willamette Valley came to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to learn all about Heceta Bank - Oregon's hidden wonder.

We'd love to have sea 🦦 back on Oregon's coast. Join us and the Elakha Alliance tomorrow to learn why bringing them back could help our ocean, and our kelp 🌿

Bringing sea otters back to the Oregon coast Join us on Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. PT for a virtual event highlighting how bringing back sea otters can benefit our struggling kelp forests.

We're "otterly" excited to host a webinar with the Elakha Alliance all about sea 🦦 and the next steps to bring them back to OR. Join us on Thursday 5/2 at 5pm PT to learn how these bringing back these charismatic critters could benefit our 🌊

Events - Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center Join us on Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. PT for a virtual event highlighting how bringing back sea otters can benefit our struggling kelp forests.

🌿 Calling all nature lovers and adventurers! 🌿

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Owyhee Canyonlands in Oregon? 🏞️ Now's your chance to dive deep into this stunning natural wonderland!

Go on a virtual journey through the Owyhee Canyonlands. Discover the hidden treasures, diverse wildlife, and awe-inspiring landscapes that make this place so special.

Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or simply craving some wanderlust inspiration, don't miss out on the opportunity to explore one of Oregon's most spectacular destinations from the comfort of your own screen.

Click the link below to start your adventure now! ⬇️
https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/articles/exploring-the-owyhee-canyonlands/

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Exploring the Owyhee Canyonlands A recent adventure through the Owyhee Canyonlands reignited a fervent commitment to secure its permanent protection as a national monument.

We're less than a week away! Heceta Bank, one of the most biologically rich areas on our Pacific coast, and home to 🐟🐋🦀 is hitting the big screen at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Join us on Tuesday, 4/30 to learn about Oregon's hidden wonder 🌊

Heceta Bank is hitting the big screen at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry The waters off Oregon's central coast conceal one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the Pacific and on April 30th in downtown Portland, you can learn about it.

Earth Day should be everyday, but we celebrated it yesterday by building support to show U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service students and youth want to bring sea 🦦 back to Oregon's coast. Thanks Ospirg Students, Elakha Alliance, Nancy Nathanson for making it happen

Oregon students want to bring sea otters back To celebrate Earth Day, Environment Oregon, OSPIRG Students and the Elakha Alliance built student support to bring sea otters back.

Researchers may have found a new population of orcas off of CA and OR. It's an important reminder that our ocean remains wild and wondrous even in this modern age 🌊

There may be a new group of orcas in the Pacific In the deep waters off Oregon and California, scientists may have found a new population of orcas.