1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (697+ words) The radical environmental nonprofit WaterWatch of Oregon has secured another regulatory approval in its multi-year effort to remove Murphy Dam on the Applegate River in Josephine County, despite widespread local opposition and concerns over impacts to water users, agriculture, recreation,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (762+ words) Grants Pass Tribune Get the latest FREE edition of Grants Pass Tribune. Zoonotic: The Transfer of Microbes From Mammal to Mammal Zoonotic transmission is the biological highway parasites use to move between animals, insects, birds, snails, fish, livestock, pets, soil,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (210+ words) Irrigation systems should also be inspected regularly throughout the growing season. A clogged nozzle, damaged sprinkler head or uneven spray pattern can quickly create dry patches that spread across a lawn despite regular watering. Periodic inspections help ensure water is…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (547+ words) While the release itself lasted only a short time, it represents months of planning, scientific research, habitat management and collaboration among conservation organizations committed to preserving one of Oregon’s most recognizable threatened insects. For many Oregonians, the project serves as…...

4+ week, 59+ min ago   (218+ words) Community organizations across Josephine County now have an opportunity to seek financial support for projects aimed at improving the environment, reducing waste and enhancing public spaces as the Josephine County Solid Waste Agency begins accepting applications for its latest round…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (202+ words) Located on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in eastern Arizona, San Carlos Lake has long been a destination for anglers, boaters, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts. With more than 150 miles of shoreline when water levels are healthy, the reservoir has historically…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (268+ words) Modern carbon monoxide detectors are designed to provide that warning. Available in battery-powered, plug-in, and RV-specific models, these devices continuously monitor the air and sound an alarm when dangerous levels are detected. Many newer units also combine smoke and carbon…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (353+ words) Residents with an interest in preserving and improving Grants Pass’ urban landscape have an opportunity to help guide local tree-related programs and policies as the City of Grants Pass begins accepting applications for a vacancy on its Urban Tree Advisory…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (569+ words) A sweeping federal decision affecting millions of acres of public land across the American West is already triggering political backlash and renewed environmental debate in Oregon, where public forests, high desert landscapes, rivers, and recreation areas play a major role…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (479+ words) As Southern Oregon farmers and landowners continue adapting to drought, wildfire concerns, and increasingly difficult growing conditions, the Oregon State University Extension Service in Josephine County is preparing to offer a new educational series aimed at helping residents better understand…...