ODFW’s Sage-Grouse Habitat Maps Public Meetings Scheduled for Baker, Deschutes, Malheur Counties
By Joe Hathaway on Monday, August 14th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY- (Release from ODFW) The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input on the first draft version of their updated sage-grouse habitat maps. ODFW will be discussing the habitat update during several meetings in eastern Oregon.
Members of the public are encouraged to join these meetings to learn more about the process, ask questions, and provide input.
Updated maps can be viewed prior to the meetings on the ODFW website https://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/sagegrouse/cas_update_2023.asp or by visiting your local ODFW office.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments on the sage-grouse habitat and plan revision using ODFW’s online form: https://odfw.wufoo.com/forms/sagegrouse-plan-revision.
Meetings:
- Baker District
Location: Baker County Courthouse, 1995 3rd St, Baker City, OR; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on August 29, 2023.
- Deschutes District
Location: The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on August 21, 2023.
- Malheur District
Afternoon meeting: Malheur Education Service District, 363 A Street West, Vale; 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (MDT) on August 16.
Evening meeting: Jordan Valley Lions Club, 902 US 95 (Bassett), Jordan Valley; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (MDT) on August 16.
For more information, please email the ODFW Sage-Grouse Planning Team at SageGrouse.Plan@odfw.oregon.gov or call Skyler Vold, ODFW Sage-Grouse Conservation Coordinator at 541-573-6582.
