Northwest (OR WA)

Oregon Tribe Has Hunting And Fishing Rights Restored Under Court Ruling

"For the last 47 years, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have held an annual powwow to celebrate regaining federal recognition. This month’s event, however, was especially significant: It came just two weeks after a federal court lifted restrictions on the tribe’s rights to hunt, fish and gather — restrictions tribal leaders had opposed for decades."

Source: AP, 12/03/2024

"Salmon Have Returned Above the Klamath River Dams. Now What?"

"The removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River in southern Oregon and Northern California has been recognized as the largest dam removal in U.S. history. More notably, it’s also the largest salmon-restoration project to date."

Source: The Revelator, 11/19/2024

Washington Voters Uphold Landmark Climate Law Against Conservative Challenge

"Voters in Washington state on Tuesday upheld a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and preparing for climate change."

Source: AP, 11/07/2024

New-Look Landslide Risk Database Captures Potential Human Costs

Susceptibility to landslides is more on the minds of environmental reporters, especially in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused hundreds of them. To get a better read on local landslide risk for local stories, Reporter’s Toolbox recommends an enhanced resource from the U.S. Geological Survey, which layers the risk data into easily readable map form.

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Washington State’s Landmark Climate Law Hangs In The Balance This Election

"A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs could be repealed by voters this fall, less than two years after it took effect."

Source: AP, 10/15/2024

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