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How a composting crusader is changing waste disposal in unexpected places
A retired marine biologist is tackling methane emissions where state laws don’t apply—rural areas The post How a composting crusader is changing waste disposal in unexpected places appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Oregon hopes to expand one of the last wetlands habitats in Willamette Valley
Proposed land acquisitions near Eugene are part of a settlement between the Bonneville Power Association and State of Oregon The post Oregon hopes to expand one of the last wetlands habitats in Willamette Valley appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Washingtonians will cast the year’s most consequential climate vote
Ballot Initiative 2117 would repeal the state’s groundbreaking climate law—and cut off funds for public land and water restoration The post Washingtonians will cast the year’s most consequential climate vote appeared first on Columbia Insight.
A rare water collaboration is overcoming regulatory obstacles. And benefitting fish
Water users in Washington and Oregon are working together to keep streams flowing in the Walla Walla River Basin The post A rare water collaboration is overcoming regulatory obstacles. And benefitting fish appeared first on Columbia Insight.
‘Legacy’ forests. ‘Restoration’ logging. The new jargon of conservation is awash in ambiguity. And politics
Among enviros, government agencies and logging interests, a war of words is raging over the future of our forests The post ‘Legacy’ forests. ‘Restoration’ logging. The new jargon of conservation is awash in ambiguity. And politics appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Why are Republicans so opposed to a new groundwater study?
With wells running dry and groundwater depleting at frightening rates, the federal government is growing concerned The post Why are Republicans so opposed to a new groundwater study? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
The Nez Perce Tribe has a plan—and now funding—to cope with the climate crisis
Pacific Northwest Tribes are at the forefront of leadership efforts to combat the effects of a warming environment The post The Nez Perce Tribe has a plan—and now funding—to cope with the climate crisis appeared first on Columbia Insight.
In Idaho, a controversial mine gets green light despite major concerns
Federal law gives mining interests an advantage in determining the best use of public lands in the Stibnite mining area The post In Idaho, a controversial mine gets green light despite major concerns appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Oregon’s offshore lease sale canceled as bidders back out
Opposition to offshore-wind energy is growing. Critics are concerned it could negatively affect fisheries and the marine environment The post Oregon’s offshore lease sale canceled as bidders back out appeared first on Columbia Insight.
The grid is insufficient for renewables. BPA has a $2 billion plan
Experts say transmission development is biggest hurdle to reaching renewable energy goals. The Bonneville Power Administration has a plan The post The grid is insufficient for renewables. BPA has a $2 billion plan appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Can photography save old-growth forests? David Herasimtschuk hopes so
An Oregon artist’s photo project is garnering national publicity by opening eyes to an often-invisible world The post Can photography save old-growth forests? David Herasimtschuk hopes so appeared first on Columbia Insight.
The deteriorating environment is a public concern. Americans misunderstand their contribution to the problem
A survey says 88% of people are worried about the state of nature, but nothing about where the issue sits among competing concerns The post The deteriorating environment is a public concern. Americans misunderstand their contribution to the problem appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Does new video series mark a WDFW pivot toward conservation?
A social media charm offensive from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife touts the agency’s commitment to species biodiversity The post Does new video series mark a WDFW pivot toward conservation? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Washington has few older forests left. Why does DNR keep logging them?
Conservationists want to stop the cutting of “legacy forests.” Logging concerns accuse them of moving the goal posts on “old trees.” The post Washington has few older forests left. Why does DNR keep logging them? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Why this Northwest bird population is still searching for a home
Human management, predators, avian flu, nesting habitat loss and climate change have contributed to the saga of the Caspian tern The post Why this Northwest bird population is still searching for a home appeared first on Columbia Insight.
The Forest Service is ready to get moving on a big project at Mount St. Helens
Aug. 31 is the deadline to respond to a public questionnaire about changes to the way Spirit Lake is managed The post The Forest Service is ready to get moving on a big project at Mount St. Helens appeared first on Columbia Insight.
UPDATE: Idaho’s aggressive quagga mussel response seems to have worked
The mollusks have invaded water basins around the US, but not yet gained a foothold in the Columbia River Basin The post UPDATE: Idaho’s aggressive quagga mussel response seems to have worked appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Crayfish are playing a surprising role in the fight for clean water
Citizen scientists are also major contributors to a project that utilizes the freshwater crustaceans in a novel way The post Crayfish are playing a surprising role in the fight for clean water appeared first on Columbia Insight.
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