From Disappearance to Revival: Oregon's Second Chance with Sea Otters
…There’s a piece of this ecosystem, and of this coastline’s identity, that has been missing for generations. For more than a century, Oregon’s nearshore waters have been without a creature so vital to the coastal web of life that scientists call it a “keystone species”: the sea otter.
The Valley that Burns to Bloom
In the South Willamette Valley, where the Coast Range folds into the broad floor of the Willamette Basin and oak-dotted prairies once stretched as far as the eye could see, fire has always been more than an element.
Backchannels and Frontlines: Exploring the Willamette River’s wild within reach, and why personal connection is the key to protecting Oregon’s most essential river.
The Willamette delivers an endless cycle of unexpected encounters with nature. Beaver slides line the muddy banks. Tracks of raccoon, coyote, fox, and even the occasional bobcat tell the story of nightly visitors. It’s all right here in our backyards, if we only slow down enough to notice.
Westfir’s Gem or: Not One Acre
To hike, ride, drive, float, wade, swim, or fish the North Middle Fork is to live something special. It’s to step out of our beeping, buzzing, ringing, streaming, trending grind and into life that reminds you why free rivers and tall trees and wild things matter.
The False Solution in Coos Bay
The South Coast of Oregon is proposed to be the home of a new industrial container shipping port facility and rail line, and this could mean big changes for the rural coast—with impacts starting in Coos Bay, reaching Eugene and beyond.
The Oakridge Trails Alliance: A Legacy of Stewardship and Resilience
Squarely focused on the beating heart of west Cascadia’s Willamette National Forest, the Oakridge Trails Alliance stands as a testament to a community’s love for the land, outdoor recreation, and sustainable stewardship.