ODFW Looks To Add To South Coyote Unit In Fern Ridge Wildlife Area
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wants public input on land acquisitions in the Fern Ridge area west of Eugene. The parcels would be accessible to the public and be part of the Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program. The acquisition would add 140 acres to the South Coyote unit of the Fern Ridge Wildlife Area managed by ODFW. Credit ODFW video still ODFW’S Kelly Reis said the program is funded by the Bonneville Power Administration. It’s meant to help fulfill the agency’s obligations to offset the impacts of hydro-electric projects on wildlife habitat. “By acquiring thes...
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