Conservation

Conservationists Want More Water in Klamath for Migrating Birds

Amelia Templeton — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:19:38 +0000

Conservation groups say one of the largest wetlands on the west coast has been allowed to go virtually dry this fall.

Wolf Kill Order Re-Issued For Washington's Wedge Pack

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:19:05 +0000

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has re-issued the kill order for four wolves in a pack in the Northeastern corner of the state. Starting Wednesday marksmen will take to the field, Ashley Ahearn reports.

The Northwest’s Eastside Forests Are Sick, Scientists Look For Ways To Restore Them

Anna King — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:18:56 +0000

This week fire crews declared the Taylor Bridge fire 100-percent contained. Now that the massive blaze in central Washington is controlled forest scientists say Northwest residents should brace for more large fires like this. Munching insects, parasitic plants and global climate change are part of the problem. Correspondent Anna King reports from the field with one of Washington’s top forest managers.

4 Wolves Get A Reprieve From Government Kill Order

Ashley Ahearn — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:05:15 +0000

State officials have called off orders to kill four members of a wolf pack in Northeastern Washington. Ashley Ahearn reports.

Idaho Wildlife Summit Considered A Success

Aaron Kunz — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:47:14 +0000

Idaho’s Fish and Game Department told stakeholders this weekend they are losing funding for valuable wildlife conservation programs. This weekend’s public summit was held to get some help from the people they serve. Earthfix reporter Aaron Kunz explains.

Sawtooth Salmon Festival Highlights Idaho's Protected Salmon

Aaron Kunz — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:43:45 +0000

The annual Sawtooth Salmon Festival brought in many visitors to Stanley in central Idaho this weekend. That’s despite a nearby wildfire that’s brought in smoke to the area.

The festival coincides with the return of sockeye and chinook salmon to the Stanley area. So far 160 sockeye have arrived so far. That’s down from the hundreds that showed up last year.

Annie Morrison is an intern at Idaho Rivers United, which organized the event. She says festival goers got a chance to see salmon spawning.

America's Great Outdoors Project Underway In Idaho

Aaron Kunz — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 23:51:24 +0000

Restoration work to make a section of Idaho’s Salmon River better for salmon and steelhead is about to get underway. It’s also the focus of a nationwide campaign dedicated to conservation.

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Just Barely Survives Kittitas Wildfire

Tom Banse — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:51:17 +0000

Firefighters on the scene of a destructive wildfire in central Washington are hoping to make major progress Wednesday toward containment of the blaze. The Kittitas County sheriff's office estimates more than 70 homes and cabins have been destroyed. The fire has chased hundreds of people from their homes. Amidst the ashes, correspondent Tom Banse found one unusual story of survival.

ODFW to Launch Unmanned Drone on Oregon Coast

Jes Burns — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:08:09 +0000

Wildlife officials plan to launch an unmanned aircraft on the Oregon coast. They hope the drone will allow them to monitor seabird populations on hard-to-reach rocky islands that serve as nesting grounds. KLCC’s Jes Burns reports.

Campaign Says Gillnet Ban Heading To Oregon Ballot

David Steves — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:14:58 +0000

Oregon voters likely will decide this fall whether to ban gillnet fishing in the Columbia River and other state waters. Campaigners say they turned in enough signatures Monday to qualify their gillnet ban as a ballot measure in the November election. Oregon requires more than 87,000 valid signatures on petitions for initiatives that change state law.

Eric Stachon is spokesman for the Stop Gillnets Now Coalition.