Columbia Basin Bulletin

02/15/2025

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Since 1998, the Columbia Basin Bulletin has provided stakeholders with independent, fair & complete reporting on policy, research, and environmental challenges.

02/05/2025

02/05/2025

In the wake of last month's horrific wildfires in Los Angeles, this much is clear: Ensuring landscapes are as resilient as possible for the punishing impacts of our changing climate is critical. Each historic event demonstrates just how much is on the line. Wetlands play a significant role in protecting Oregon from the fires we know will continue to intensify and characterize life here in the West. Wetland environments serve as invaluable firebreaks. While some falsely believe natural landscapes to be fuel for fire in urban environments, the plentiful water and naturally moist vegetation defining many wetlands in the Pacific Northwest can reduce the pace at which fire spreads. If we needed another reminder of the importance of Oregon’s wetlands, this is one.

PC: Steven Mortinson

07/30/2024

“Wave energy has the potential to provide clean, reliable electricity to help meet the world’s rising energy demands...There currently is no U.S. facility for developers to measure the electrical and environmental performance of their devices at this scale.”

https://columbiabasinbulletin.org/cable-installation-to-begin-off-oregon-coast-for-nations-first-grid-connected-utility-scale-wave-energy-testing-facility/

07/26/2024

https://columbiabasinbulletin.org/status-review-northern-california-steelhead-esa-listed-24-years-ago-still-in-trouble-climate-change-main-threat/

07/25/2024

“Belugas use sound to “see” in a process known as echolocation, which supports behaviors such as hunting, avoiding obstacles, and finding each other, so noise impacts can threaten whales’ survival“

https://columbiabasinbulletin.org/court-halts-million-acre-oil-lease-sale-in-alaskas-cook-inlet-due-to-possible-impacts-to-beluga-whales-orders-further-environmental-review/

07/24/2024

Be sure to check out our new article: “Status Review: Northern California Steelhead, ESA-Listed 24 Years Ago, Still In Trouble, Climate Change Main Threat“

07/18/2024

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07/17/2024

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07/16/2024

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07/15/2024

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07/10/2024

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