Tag WILDLIFE
City plans decade-long transformation to restore Minto Island Conservation Area
The city of Salem wants public input on a draft plan to restore degraded wildlife habitats, add new trails and install lookout areas at the Minto Island Conservation Area.
Wolf deaths have grown ‘alarming’ says Oregon Fish and Wildlife
An annual report from Oregon Fish & Wildlife found the state's wolf population did not grow in 2023, when several wolves were poisoned or shot.
COLUMN: For wildlife’s sake, turn the light down
Columnist and Salem birder Harry Fuller explains why the natural dark is important to everything from nesting swallows to amphibians.
State wildlife officials ban wildlife killing contests on public land
A new Oregon rule prohibiting contests to kill animals like coyotes could go into effect with days but will not prohibit the derbies on private land.
Wildlife center supporting thousands of Oregon animals calls on community for help
Chintimini Wildlife Center takes in 2,000 wild animals a year, with about a third from the Salem area. However, they may have to reduce services if their financial situation doesn't turn around soon.
Keizer Fire Department gets eight-legged visitors
Two women brought four scorpions to the Keizer Fire Department Wednesday. (courtesy Keizer Fire Department) The Keizer Fire Station got some surprise visitors of the arachnid variety on Wednesday. Two moms drove nearly two miles from Keizer Rapids Park to the fire station with an…