The Nature Conservancy in Oregon

Press Releases		Contact Info
May 21, 2009: First-Ever Global Report on Shellfish Finds 85 Percent of World's Oyster Reefs Have Vanished "Shellfish Reefs at Risk" analysis shows habitat loss has widespread impacts for ecosystems and economies, identifies solutions for bringing oyster reefs back from the brink		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100/office (503) 528-6704/cell E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
May 06, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Buys Key Property on Southern Oregon's Iconic Table Rocks The Nature Conservancy buys 1,710 acres on Upper and Lower Table Rocks		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100/office (503) 528-6704/cell E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
March 11, 2009: $7 Million Awarded to Accelerate the Implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans in the Northwest Grant will enable organizations in Oregon, Idaho and Washington to conserve priority natural areas		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100/office (503) 528-6704/cell E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
January 06, 2009: The Nature Conservancy Purchases Hells Canyon Inholdings for Forest Service 27 properties destined for public ownership within national forest		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100/office (503) 528-6704/cell E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
November 17, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Applauds Klamath Agreement Urges all stakeholders to work cooperatively to advance conservation goals		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100/office (503) 528-6704/cell E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
October 30, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Bestows Eighth Annual Conservation Leadership Awards Award-winning author and scientist Carl Safina gives keynote address		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100/office (503) 528-6704/cell E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
June 25, 2008: New Yamhill Oaks Preserve Protects Rare Willamette Valley Wildlife Habitats First protected area for the Fender's blue butterfly in the northern Willamette Valley		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
May 14, 2008: New "GardenSmart Oregon" Booklet Shows Alternatives to Invasive Plants Free booklet available at stores, organizations, agencies and online		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
April 08, 2008: Oregon Launches "Stop the Invasion" Campaign Against Invasive Species Unprecedented effort "an excellent example of what can happen when people work together," said Governor Kulongoski		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
February 06, 2008: The Nature Conservancy Urges Congress to Support Legislation to Restore Forest Health Forest Landscape Restoration Act will restore forest health, prevent severe fires and boost rural economies		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
December 17, 2007: Conservation Projects Get Boost from The Nature Conservancy and Weyerhaeuser Partnership will benefit projects in Oregon and Mississippi		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
November 13, 2007: Oregon Voters Restore a Balance to Land Use System Measure 49 Passes 62 percent to 38 percent		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
May 24, 2007: The Nature Conservancy and BPA Announce New Willamette Valley Nature Preserve A conservation-minded couple and The Nature Conservancy have agreed to protect 1,244 acres of rare native prairie and oak woodlands near Eugene, creating the largest privately-owned nature sanctuary in the Willamette Valley.		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
March 30, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Prepares to Expand Zumwalt Prairie Preserve Grassland preserve is haven for birds of prey and other wildlife		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org
February 16, 2006: The Nature Conservancy Enrolls Major Wetland Reserve on Upper Klamath Lake Stage is set for full scale restoration work on 6,000 acres of Williamson River Delta		Stephen Anderson Director of Communication Phone: (503) 802-8100 E-mail: standerson@tnc.org