by NSIA | Jul 12, 2016 | General
Owyhee Protections Would Continue to Grow Malheur County’s Economy Outdoor recreation already contributes nearly $70 million in economic activity annually (Oregon City, OR) A newly-released study finds that a significant portion of Malheur County’s economic activity...
by NSIA | May 8, 2016 | General
Kalmiopsis Plan on the Right Track to Protect Southern Oregon Rivers The U.S. Forest Service recently completed an Environmental Assessment that would exclude a 100,000 acre section of federal lands near the Kalmiopsis Wilderness from the threat of mining development....
by NSIA | May 5, 2016 | General
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Salmon Recovery in the Columbia The ruling opens the door for much-needed recovery efforts in the Mainstem Columbia and Snake Rivers that will have positive impacts on salmon and steelhead populations. Oregon City, OR – The Northwest...
by NSIA | Apr 12, 2016 | General
24th Annual Spring Fishing Classic presented by Fisherman’s Marine and Outdoor Raises Funds for Hatcheries, More Sportfishing Opportunities More than 200 anglers came out this past Saturday April, 9th for the 24th Annual Fisherman’s Marine & Outdoor...
by NSIA | Apr 6, 2016 | General
Unblocking fish passage will allow salmon runs to reach their spawning grounds for the first time in nearly a century Oregon City, OR, April 6, 2016 – Today the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association (NSIA) is celebrating the beginning of one of the largest...
by NSIA | Apr 1, 2016 | General
Action Alert-Unprecedented Threat to Fishing/Boating-More than 50% of Multnomah Channel proposed no wake zone. A resident at Mayfair Moorage has submitted a petition to the Marine Board that would turn roughly half of the 21-mile long Multnomah Channel into a no wake...
by NSIA | Feb 11, 2016 | General
President Obama’s proposed FY 2017 budget includes full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and promises to explore a path to permanent reauthorization. Anglers, hunters, and everyone who enjoys outdoor recreation got some good news in the...
by NSIA | Feb 3, 2016 | General
At NSIA we are very excited that the stakeholders on the Klamath River have received a much-needed boost towards their agreement to remove the four lower dams on the river that block salmon from returning to large sections of their native range. The State of Oregon,...
by NSIA | Dec 17, 2015 | General
Three years of LWCF is bittersweet for the NW Sportfishing Industry After lengthy negotiations, Congress released their omnibus spending bill that will keep the government running and reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund until 2018. Unfortunately...
by NSIA | Dec 17, 2015 | Events, General
We are excited to announce the dates of our upcoming 2016 events: 24th Annual Spring Fishing Classic: The most exciting Portland area tournament of the year. Come put your springer skills to the test and also have a chance to buy a raffle ticket for a brand new Willie...
