Hunter Creek updates

Governor Brown Signs Suction Dredge Mining Reform Bill to Protect Oregon Rivers

Today, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed the Suction Dredge Reform Bill (SB 3) legislation which establishes a permanent framework to manage in-stream motorized mining across Oregon. The bill...

Suction Dredge Mining Reform passes Oregon House of Representatives

May 31, 2017 Salem, OR – The Oregon House passed legislation today in a bipartisan vote to protect sensitive salmon and lamprey habitat from suction dredge mining. The Suction Dredge Reform bill...

Together Against the Mines

Wild Rivers Campaign Just seven miles upstream from River Steward Dave Lacey’s home in southern Oregon a foreign owned mining company was quietly working to develop a nickel strip mine on public...

Suction Dredge Mining Reform in Oregon moves ahead

Last month the Oregon State Senate passed the Suction Dredge Reform Bill (SB 3-A Engrossed) with a vote of 21-9 to send it over to the Oregon House of Representatives, a move that would establish...

Strong Runs Winter 2017

Strong Runs ~ Winter 2017 ~ Issue 11.1 If you're a member of the Native Fish Society keep your eyes peeled -- our latest Strong Runs newsletter should be showing up in your mailbox this week! This...

A Photo Finish for the Wild Rivers Campaign

Brookings, Ore. | As the new year begins we’re teeming with joy for native fish and wild rivers! It was a photo finish, but with just 48 hours left in 2016, the Assistant Secretary for Lands and...

River Stewards to NOAA: Protect wild fish, not artificial production.

On December 20th, 2016 78 River Stewards from throughout the Northwest submitted the following letter to NOAA-National Marine... Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposal to include hatchery programs as part of Pacific salmon and steelhead species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As a diverse...

Locals Stand Up for Wild Rivers & Native Fish

Hunter Creek, Oregon - Last night was another inspiring public hearing. Our River Stewards and staff really appreciate everyone who came to the Brookings-Harbor High School Auditorium for the...

Native Fish & Wild Rivers Have Friends in High Places

Hiouchi, CA - This past Friday, U.S. Congressmen Peter DeFazio (OR-4) and Jared Huffman (CA-2) gathered with local supporters on the banks of California's Smith River to reiterate their strong...