Comic Views: "A cartoon history of the Corvallis Forest"
August 1, 2023
Comic Views: "A cartoon history of the Corvallis Forest" by DoctorZa
All Gas, No Brakes: Rejected Long-Term Plans of NW Natural Are Not Climate Compliant
July 29, 2023
Oregon’s largest gas utility, NW Natural, had their long-term plan rejected by the commission that regulates them. Insight into recent climate coalition advocacy efforts and how the gas utility is seeking to further entrench their interests.
Rings of resistance: Local governments as barriers to watershed protection
July 29, 2023
Insights from advocates in the movement show the urgent need to shift forest policies in drinking watersheds away from timber management and towards watershed protection and carbon storage. Better yet, boots-on-the-ground advocates outline...
Mixed Environmental Results In Walkout-Shortened Legislative Session
July 29, 2023
Impacts from the 42 day Republican walk-outs and obstruction are still being understood. Many bills that would help thousands of Oregonians died from their obstruction. On top of that, it is still not fully understood how the walkouts will affect...
Columbia Snake River Salmon Campaign – Down to the Wire
June 27, 2023
Learn about key timing for public comment and get the latest on this movement
Old Growth Forests, Climate Resiliency, and How You Can Help
June 27, 2023
Learn about the intersection of climate resiliency under an old growth canopy and how to help protect these forests.
Senators Wyden and Merkley Introduce Legislation Creating Wilderness in the Magnificent Owyhee Canyonlands
June 27, 2023
Learn about the new legislation to create 1.1 million acres of protected lands in SE Oregon!
Catching up with the Chapter: An interview with Jen Maffei on her Lobby Day experience
June 2, 2023
The Legislative Committee took a small team to Salem on Monday, May 8th for our first in-person Lobby Day since before the pandemic. Our comms team caught up with volunteer Jen Maffei to learn about her experience. Our hope is that her story and...
Pathways to Re-Establishing Outings in Groups Across Oregon
May 27, 2023
There is a long history of Oregon Sierra Club groups sponsoring local outings that have taken members and our friends into the forest, coastline, alpine, and desert environments across the state. The COVID pandemic interrupted these activities....
Comic Views: NW Natural Picks a Fight With Eugene
April 28, 2023
"Comic Views: NW Natural Picks a Fight With Eugene" - By DoctorZa