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Good Gone Bad: Clearcutting on the Smith River
The Little Jones Creek Pilot Project, which promised forest restoration, has instead turned into clearcutting by the Forest Service.
Aug 6, 2024

On Species Extinction, Barred Owl Removal and Saying Hard Things
EPIC supports barred owl removal because it is necessary to stop the extinction of the northern spotted owl. We have been accused of...
Jul 9, 2024

Critical Habitat Designated for Endangered Humboldt Martens
Yesterday on May 28, our beloved, endangered Humboldt martens (Martes caurina humboldtensis) were granted 1.2 million acres of critical...
May 29, 2024

Our Coal Mine of a Planet’s Canaries are Screaming: Endangered Species’ Day 2024
This Friday, May 17th is Endangered Species Day, and with biodiversity defense at the core of EPIC’s mission, we take this holiday...
May 14, 2024


This Spring, Endangered Species Need Your Help!
Happy Spring Equinox! Twice a year, a solar equinox occurs when the Earth’s axis and orbit align such that sunlight reaches both of...
Mar 18, 2024


Hands Off Our Snakes, Saint Patrick!
According to lore, Saint Patrick once rid Ireland of its snakes. In truth, post-glacial Ireland never had snakes, and “snakes” may have...
Mar 12, 2024


We Need Broad Rodenticide Bans to Protect Wildlife
On an afternoon in November 2023, a Portland Parks & Recreation staffer found an injured northern spotted owl in Mount Tabor Park, a...
Feb 26, 2024