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Greater Sage-grouse v. Wind Turbines in Oregon

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Crotty is a birder and lawyer living in Portland, Oregon who has been sharing some thought-provoking pieces with 10,000 Birds readers. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently decided a case about whether a wind energy facility could be constructed in remote southeastern Oregon, in Greater Sage-grouse habitat.

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New Laws to Start in California

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California SB 917 Two new laws in Oregon and California prohibit the possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins. The California law specifies that a person must hold a license in order to possess shark fins for scientific purposes. In addition, restaurants may possess and sell shark fins purchased before Jan.

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A Birder’s Guide to U.S. Federal Public Lands

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In fact, the overwhelming majority of federal land is in just 11 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). On a state-by-state basis, that percentage increases dramatically as one moves from east to west.

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Accessibility Matters

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So armed with some knowledge from the “ Access Considerations for Birding Locations ” page on the Birdability website and some research, I twice visited the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge near Portland, Oregon with accessibility in mind. Some access issues are addressed by federal law. eBird checklists are here and here.).

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Activist Releases 1500 Mink in Oregon

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In the early morning hours of October 17th, a lone activist infiltrated the fur farm at 92659 Simonsen Road in Astoria Oregon. your laws will have no meaning past the setting of the sun.'. According to Bite Back Magazine , an activist released 1500 mink from a farm in Astoria. fur farmers are a dying breed.

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Welcome Jason Crotty, Our New Beat Writer

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Please give a warm welcome to Jason Crotty, who will be writing about “General Birding and the Law” on the second Tuesday of each month. Jason Crotty is a birder, lawyer, and occasional writer currently living in Portland, Oregon with his wife and daughter.

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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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It’s about putting the Federal Government back into the confines of the law.”. It’s imperative that local, state, and federal law enforcement ensure the safety of our land managers. Other articles related to this story: Verdict in Oregon Draws Surprise and Questions About Equity. This March 23rd interview with the U.S.

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