http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/usda-funds-effort-cool-northwest-streams-credit-trading <p>Two Oregon conservation groups have a new idea for cooling down streams. Their plan is similar to the credits used to offset carbon emissions. And today, the federal government is backing the plan with a grant. Amelia Templeton of Earthfix explains. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:26:38 +0000 Amelia Templeton 14021 at http://nwpr.org http://nwpr.org/post/navigation-channel-port-orford-just-one-foot-deep <p>The town of Port Orford, on Oregon&rsquo;s south coast, may soon be without a port. Residents are rallying Wednesday to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge their navigation channel. Amelia Templeton reports. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:10:47 +0000 Amelia Templeton 11124 at http://nwpr.org