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April 26, 2013

Report: Feds Planning To Drop Wolves’ Legal Protections

The federal government is preparing to stop protecting gray wolves in the lower 48 states, according to a draft document.

April 25, 2013

Lake Managers Get New Tool To Combat Algae

Nothing spoils a summer swim in your favorite lake like an algae bloom. These become more common as the weather warms up. One community is trying a new approach to restore water quality to their lake.

April 24, 2013

Climate Science Pioneer Makes Post-NASA Landing In Portland

With the news of his departure from NASA still fresh, James Hansen will make a Northwest appearance Thursday. He'll speak in the evening at a World Affairs Council of Oregon event. At noon (PST), the pioneer of climate science will appear on OPB radio's Think Out Loud.

Klamath Scientists Receive Apology From Federal Agency

A federal agency at the center of the bitter water battles in the Klamath Basin has formally apologized to seven of its scientists who were accused of producing biased work.

Two Hanford Reach Plants Listed As Endangered

Two plants that only grow in the area of the Hanford Reach National Monument have been listed as endangered species.

April 22, 2013

SW Washington Port Announces Crude Oil Deal

The Port of Vancouver in southwest Washington could start handling crude oil from North Dakota under an agreement announced Monday.

Sediment Woes For Port Angeles Water Treatment Facility Put Elwha Dam Removal On Hold

The largest dam removal in history is on hold because massive amounts of sediment released from above the dams have clogged a nearby city’s water treatment facilities.

New Anti-Coal Coalition Launches

A coalition of Northwest tribal leaders and politicians announce the formation of a new group to oppose transporting coal through the region for export to Asia.

Cormorant Management Bill Debuts In Oregon Legislature

Oregon salmon advocates hope to move forward developing a federally approved plan to allow cormorants to be killed where they are over-populated to reduce their impacts on salmon and steelhead runs.

Group Begins Planting Redwood Clones

After spending two decades producing clones from some of the world's biggest and oldest trees, a nonprofit group says it's time to start planting.