by FSEEE | Feb 12, 2010 | Devil's Staircase
In 2009, we made steady progress towards securing protection for Oregon’s last Coast Range wilderness. With leadership from Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Ron Wyden legislation to designate 26,000 acres of amazing forests and wild streams was introduced in...
by FSEEE | Nov 20, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
Last night, Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Oregon Field Guide aired its epic trek into Devil’s Staircase. Cascadia Wildlands led the expedition. Kudos to all for finding the Staircase and getting everyone back safely!
by FSEEE | Nov 13, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
On October 28, the House Natural Resources Committee marked-up and passed the Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Bill, H.R. 2888. The bill now goes to the House floor where it will be voted on next year. Three new House co-sponsors have signed on in support of...
by FSEEE | Oct 19, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
One of the Devil’s Staircase Coalition members, Umpqua Watersheds, is hosting a wilderness conference that includes Devil’s Staircase information and a hike into the area the next day. Saturday, Nov 7, 9-3:30 in Roseburg, Oregon.
by FSEEE | Oct 2, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
by Andy Stahl I admit that Washington, D.C., is not my favorite place to visit. But yesterday was special. The House Natural Resources Committee hearing on Peter’s Devil’s Staircase Wilderness bill (HR 2888) could not have gone any better. Bureau of Land...
by FSEEE | Oct 1, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
I’m camped outside Peter DeFazio’s office — it opens at 9 a.m. — going over my testimony for today’s hearing. Read it belo. — Andy Stahl. Congressional testimony of Andy Stahl, Executive Director, Forest Service Employees for...
by FSEEE | Jul 29, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
The Roseburg News-Review reported yesterday on the second group of hikers to spend an unplanned night in the Devil’s Staircase. Warning: Do not attempt to find the Devil’s Staircase waterfall without an experienced guide. That means someone who has been...
by FSEEE | Jul 28, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
Cascadia Wildlands will be guiding a series of hikes to the proposed Devil’s Staircase Wilderness this summer. The hikes will explore various parts of the proposed wilderness and won’t necessarily go to the Devil’s Staircase itself. Cascadia...
by FSEEE | Jul 6, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
Oregonian story from Sunday, July 5 featuring Oregon Wild’s Wilderness proposal and video.
by FSEEE | Jun 16, 2009 | Devil's Staircase
Today, June 16, Rep. DeFazio, D-Ore, and Sen. Wyden, D-Ore, introduced companion bills, H.R. 2888 and S. 1272, designating the 29,650-acre Devil’s Staircase Wilderness. The bills also protect Franklin and Wasson Creeks as Wild Rivers. The bills will be referred...
