Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Past, Present and Future

Описание: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a cherished place for Oregonians, and the recent armed occupation has created even broader awareness of these marvelous lands and the diverse wildlife inhabiting them. Join us for a special presentation as Conservation Director Bob Sallinger speaks about Malheur’s rich history, its current status, and the future of the Refuge.

Birders and conservationists have long been aware of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge – one of the most important bird refuges in the United States. For the Audubon Society of Portland, Malheur is a place that is intimately intertwined with our history dating back to our founding in 1902; one of our earliest priorities was convincing President Theodore Roosevelt to designate Malheur as one of the first National Wildlife Refuges in the Western United States. Today Malheur remains one of Portland Audubon's top conservation priorities as we work with a broad coalition of stakeholders including the refuge, ranchers, the Burns Paiute Tribe, and other conservation organizations to implement some of the most important and collaborative restoration projects in the west – work that has continued even during the occupation.

View this presentation, where we will discuss Malheur's fascinating history, its amazing wildlife, the path forward to ensuring that Malheur is truly protected and restored, and building an even stronger movement to defend our public lands. Just over a century ago, Portland Audubon members fought to protect Malheur and get it established as a wildlife refuge; today your voice is every bit as important as we continue to fight to protect this incredible place.

Conservation Director Bob Sallinger has worked for the Audubon Society of Portland since 1992, directing Portland Audubon’s local, regional and national conservation policy initiatives. He has been actively involved in Malheur related issues for many years.