"Big Brother is Watching" -George Orwell, 1984

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Breaking News- Police Raiding Oregon Blockades

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

There are 13 people locked down to various points on the gate and van. One person has been arrested so far. Supporters have been driven away from the scene by police. Stay tuned.

From the Cascadia Summer Blog-
POLICE ARRIVE AT FREE STATE - 10AM - 6/8/09
Update: Police arrive in full force at Elliott Free State. Report [...]

Rainy Spring Days

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Update from the woods: There have been no signs of trucks or heavy machinery as of yet. Well timed spring rains are keeping the roads muddy and undrivable. We are on the lookout for any signs of company activity.

What we have seen lately are Spotted Owls, Osprey, large Black Bear tracks in the mud and [...]

Tree-sits going strong!

Monday, January 12th, 2009

New Video of High-Line Protest in McKay Tract

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

The tree sitter you see in this video is hanging around 90 ft. in the air from a traverse rope that stretches 200+ ft. between two large trees. The banner reads, “Hey Green Diamond, STOP Clear-cutting - Earth First!”
The action began on Dec. 2nd to bring attention to the clear-cut logging plan that will [...]

News of Salvage Logging Came Too Late

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The sudden news of Sierra Pacific Industries salvage logging on private land within the Underwood Roadless Area came too late. EF! activists visiting the site found a recently finished clearcut approximately 10-15 acres in size. The soil was heavily disturbed and numerous large green branches found in slash piles told the tale of big living [...]