http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/farm-bureaus--nurserymen-promote-measure-49-to-stop-farm-land-loss-conflicts http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/farm-bureaus--nurserymen-promote-measure-49-to-stop-farm-land-loss-conflicts Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:47:02 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/opb-features-environment-oregon-on-measure-49 Portland--Oregon Public Broadcasting ran an interview Monday morning with Environment Oregon's Jeremiah Baumann discussing Measure 49, the measure Environment Oregon is backing to limit large development and protect our farms, forest lands, and water supplies. Click here to listen to the OPB story. (mp3) http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/opb-features-environment-oregon-on-measure-49 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:51:35 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/new-study-100000-acres-of-prime-vineyard-land-threatened-by-measure-37-development-proposals Wine Industry Leaders Urge Support for Measure 49 Newberg, OR—Vineyard and winery representatives met in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country today to voice their concerns about Measure 37 threats to protected agricultural lands, including high-value farmland and hillsides where wine grapes are grown. They have endorsed Measure 49, scheduled for a special election vote on November 6. The measure would limit large developments in order to protect forest and farm lands, including prime vineyard lands, but also provide fairness for land-owners by allowing developments of just a few homes to go forward. http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/new-study-100000-acres-of-prime-vineyard-land-threatened-by-measure-37-development-proposals Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:11:05 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/governor-signs-moratorium-on-offshore-drilling Salem--Governor Kulongoski today signed into law a bill banning offshore oil and gas exploration on the Oregon Coast. "The Coast is one of Oregonians' most treasured places," said Jeremiah Baumann of Environment Oregon. "Today the Oregon Coast is protected." Oregon's coast was protected by a moratorium on offshore drilling for several decades in the wake oil spills due to offshore drilling off of California. Oregon's moratorium expired in the mid-1990s with a sense the threat had passed. But in recent years, oil and gas companies have been pressing for access to coastal waters. Last summer, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a moratorium protecting the East and West coasts of the United States that had been in place for decades. This spring, President Bush announced his intent to lease federal territory off of Virginia and Alaska for drilling. http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/governor-signs-moratorium-on-offshore-drilling Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:50:22 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/legislature-sends-protections-for-farms-and-forests-to-the-voters Salem--The Oregon House today asked voters to approve a bill to protect Oregon's forests, farms, and groundwater from large-scale development. House Bill 3540 is a reform of Measure 37, a 2004 ballot measure that has spurred a development rush threatening 750,000 acres of lost open space. "Oregonians strongly support a land-use planning system that protects our forests and farmlands," said Jeremiah Baumann, advocate for Environment Oregon. "This fall they'll have the opporutnty to vote to protect our open space." The measure limits commercial and industrial development and restricts large-scale residential development on high-value forest and farm lands and in groundwater-restricted areas. http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/legislature-sends-protections-for-farms-and-forests-to-the-voters Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:43:51 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregon-house-protects-oregon-coast-with-offshore-drilling-moratorium http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregon-house-protects-oregon-coast-with-offshore-drilling-moratorium Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:19:58 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/-key-national-forest-protections-reinstated-ospirg-applauds-district-court-decision As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. Judge http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/-key-national-forest-protections-reinstated-ospirg-applauds-district-court-decision Wed, 16 May 2007 11:31:51 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregonians-rally-for-more-mount-hood-wilderness-and-wild-and-scenic-rivers As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. Citizens Gather in Portland to Tell Congressmen to Keep Mount Hood Wild! http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregonians-rally-for-more-mount-hood-wilderness-and-wild-and-scenic-rivers Fri, 18 May 2007 09:25:02 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregonians-urge-senator-smith-not-to-waffle-on-his-promises-to-protect-the-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. PORTLAND—Today, http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregonians-urge-senator-smith-not-to-waffle-on-his-promises-to-protect-the-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge Fri, 18 May 2007 09:26:05 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/conservationists-applaud-oregon-court-challenge-on-roadless-forests-urge-kulongoski-to-act As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. States of OR, NM, and CA take Bush administration to court over plan to open roadless wild forests to development http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/conservationists-applaud-oregon-court-challenge-on-roadless-forests-urge-kulongoski-to-act Fri, 18 May 2007 09:28:38 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/bush-administration-removes-protections-for-oregons-roadless-wild-forests As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. The Bush administration http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/bush-administration-removes-protections-for-oregons-roadless-wild-forests Fri, 18 May 2007 09:34:50 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/bush-plan-to-repeal-forest-protections-draws-unprecedented-opposition-in-oregon-new-report-underscores-values-of-wild-forests As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. PORTLAND—On the final http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/bush-plan-to-repeal-forest-protections-draws-unprecedented-opposition-in-oregon-new-report-underscores-values-of-wild-forests Fri, 18 May 2007 09:36:44 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/unhappy-campers-demonstrate-opposition-to-the-bush-administrations-national-forests-giveaway As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. Statement of Jeremy http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/unhappy-campers-demonstrate-opposition-to-the-bush-administrations-national-forests-giveaway Fri, 18 May 2007 09:38:02 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/coalition-announces-one-million-comments-from-around-the-country-support-protecting-americas-national-forests As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. Opposition http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/coalition-announces-one-million-comments-from-around-the-country-support-protecting-americas-national-forests Fri, 18 May 2007 09:39:32 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/anglers-religious-leaders-environmentalists-launch-one-million-comment-drive-against-national-forest-giveaway As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. Portland – Sportsmen, http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/anglers-religious-leaders-environmentalists-launch-one-million-comment-drive-against-national-forest-giveaway Fri, 18 May 2007 09:41:27 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/bush-administration-moves-to-repeal-protection-for-pristine-national-forests As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. The Bush administration http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/bush-administration-moves-to-repeal-protection-for-pristine-national-forests Fri, 18 May 2007 09:43:42 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/white-house-moves-to-eliminate-roadless-forest-protections As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. Statement of Laura Etherton, OSPIRG Field Director http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/white-house-moves-to-eliminate-roadless-forest-protections Fri, 18 May 2007 09:45:02 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/gov_-kulongoski-stands-up-for-roadless-protections As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. Statement of Laura Etherton, OSPIRG Field Director http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/gov_-kulongoski-stands-up-for-roadless-protections Fri, 18 May 2007 09:46:22 -0500 http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregon-business-leaders-support-forest-protections-nike-adidas-salomon-columbia-sportswear-and-others-call-on-bush-administration-to-maintain-landmark-forest-protection-policy As the new home of OSPIRG's environmental work, Environment Oregon can be contacted regarding this news release. PORTLAND—Some of the http://www.environmentoregon.org/newsroom/preservation/oregons-outdoors/oregon-business-leaders-support-forest-protections-nike-adidas-salomon-columbia-sportswear-and-others-call-on-bush-administration-to-maintain-landmark-forest-protection-policy Fri, 18 May 2007 09:49:38 -0500