Category Environment & Agriculture
Public invited to share input, ideas for getting Oregon back on track to meet climate targets
The public can weigh in on 48 possible actions the state can take to get back on track to reduce greenhouse gas pollution at least 45% by 2035.
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Salem’s oldest known tree to be cut down in April
The city is planning to cut down an Oregon white oak that has likely been growing on Marion Street since the 17th century, due to a systemwide fungal infection that puts it at risk of falling over.
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Oregon lawmakers propose deal to acquire Abiqua Falls in Santiam State Forest
A bill would set aside $2.1 million for the state to purchase 200 miles of the Abiqua Creek area, including the waterfall. The plan is championed by State Sen. Fred Girod, who represents the Santiam Canyon.
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Salem’s resident bald eagles are nearly nesting, just in time for Eagle Watch 2026
The two bald eagles that live in Minto-Brown Island Park are now making some final adjustments as they prepare for nesting season. As the great birds get ready to watch their eggs, Salem Park Ranger Mike Zieker is once again calling on volunteers for the city’s eagle watch program to educate and draw awareness to Salem’s resident eagles.
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Southern Oregon senator revives bill to make big oil pay for disasters driven by climate change
Ashland Sen. Jeff Golden is trying again to get the Legislature to create a fund to pay for natural disasters with damages collected from big oil.
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Gov. Tina Kotek picks Nevada state forester as first woman to lead Oregon Forestry Department
Kacey KC would be the first permanent, female leader of the Oregon Department of Forestry in its 115-year history.
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PHOTOS: Salem tests new water connection to Keizer ahead of Detroit Lake drawdown
Salem opened its new connection to the Keizer water supply Monday. See how it works.
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Oregon town to test river where wood treater sent polluted stormwater
Stella-Jones, a wood treater fined $1 million by state regulators over its operations in Sheridan, is appealing the penalty.
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Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention efforts
The proposal comes in light of rising property insurance premiums and policy cancellations or non-renewals across the country and much of the West.
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