When Ron passed away, his family honored his memory by continuing his commitment to Bird Alliance of Oregon. They created the Ron L Spencer Conservation Fund and many joined our Legacy Circle, ensuring his passion for protecting Oregon’s wildlife and wild spaces lives on.
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Forest Park, a 5,200 acre forest in the city and our neighbor here in the West Hills, is a likely site for the Harborton Reliability Project, a new Portland General Electric (PGE) proposal.
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For 30 years, the Northwest Forest Plan has helped protect mature and old-growth forests, Northern Spotted Owls, Marbled Murrelets, and other imperiled fish and wildlife on federal lands throughout the Pacific Northwest. Now, the Forest Service is amending the plan—ostensibly to address changing conditions related to climate change and wildfire. Depending on your perspective, this presents an incredible opportunity to strengthen or weaken the plan.
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Help protect our favorite feathered friends this summer! As you recreate on Oregon’s beautiful beaches and rocky habitats you can also take these steps to minimize impacts to the millions of birds that nest along Oregon’s coast every summer.
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On March 7 the Board of Forestry made a landmark decision to better protect Oregon’s western state forests by adopting the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that was years in the making. The HCP is an important step in stopping overharvest and addressing habitat needs of endangered species. It also better protects water for over 500,000 Oregonians and will lead to more sustainable forestry practices supporting a healthy coastal economy.
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For the estimated one billion birds that traverse the Pacific Flyway each year, the Malheur and Klamath National Wildlife Refuges are the most important refuges in Oregon. They provide space for birds to rest and refuel while headed north or south, and for myriad bird, aquatic, and mammalian species to reproduce, survive, and thrive. But these refuges and their wetland habitats are at risk.
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The 2024 short legislative session concluded on March 7 after a month of frantic politicking. We want to thank all of you who weighed in with your legislators on behalf of nature. It takes sustained effort to move the needle in the legislature, and we couldn’t do it without you. Your advocacy and engagement is what makes Bird Alliance of Oregon so effective.
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For over three decades, Greg Baker has been an integral part of the Bird Alliance of Oregon “flock”. Greg’s expertise in birding and mentorship has inspired hundreds of people to care for and appreciate birds over the many years of his involvement. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to share his expertise with others have made him a vibrant member of our Bird Alliance of Oregon community.
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Established in 1985, the Mamie Campbell Award is given to our most dedicated volunteers. Mamie Campbell award winners have demonstrated a sustained and long-term volunteer commitment. We also look for volunteers who are active in several different programs, and who are leaders and role models in our volunteer community.
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Our journey towards conservation and environmental stewardship has been deeply fulfilling, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the preservation of nature. Through our partnership with Bird Alliance of Oregon and our planned gift, we aim to leave behind a world where future generations can continue to marvel at the wonders of the natural world.
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