Category Environment & Agriculture
City of Salem asks Army Corps to consider delaying Detroit Lake drawdown
A Monday letter from the city of Salem asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate delaying the planned Detroit Lake drawdown so they could "develop and test" wells. It is among five other recommendations the city made for the drawdown, which is scheduled for November or December this year.
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Groups at odds over proposed nitrate pollution rules for farmers in northeast Oregon
Some farm groups say proposed nitrate management rules go too far, while other farm and conservation groups say they don’t go far enough.
Conservation groups urge Oregon to reduce whale deaths from crab fishing gear
Several groups are petitioning the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to adopt pop-up buoys for crab pots to limit entanglements for whales.
Oak-killing pest spreads through Willamette Valley, threatening native trees
A state study completed this summer found the Mediterranean oak borer beetle across the Willamette Valley, including in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.
NW Natural alternative fuel projects face uncertain future as partners falter
NW Natural, has in recent years touted hydrogen-blended gas and “renewable natural gas” as the solution to reducing the carbon intensity of its fuels, but partnerships on alternative fuels projects with companies facing layoffs and closures could hinder NW Natural's progress.
State seeks public input on Oregon’s first cyanide-processed gold mining operation
The public has until Feb. 6 to comment on the proposed Grassy Mountain Gold and Silver Mine near Vale in Malheur County.
Oregon State Parks wants to change the rules on camping to save money
State park officials are proposing stricter rules for cancellations to prevent people from booking prime spots months in advance and receiving refunds at the last minute.
Newport business works to reduce Oregon’s fish waste
Local Ocean Seafoods has evolved from serving local fish to upcycling scraps.
ICE contractor informs Oregon agency of incoming Newport action: ‘Something’s going on’
A federal contractor representing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told Oregon officials last week that they are preparing an analysis of an unspecified project that would have significant environmental ramifications for the coastal city of Newport.