ESA “Harm” Rule Fight: Oregon environmental groups sued the Trump administration after FWS and NMFS rescinded the Endangered Species Act regulatory definition of “harm,” a change conservationists say could make habitat damage easier and weaken protections for species like spotted owls and salmon. Wildfire Watch: Oregon Department of Forestry raised fire danger to extreme in Jackson and Josephine counties starting July 17, adding new restrictions as the East Evans Creek Road Fire grows and fuels stay critically dry. Waterways & Wildlife: Volunteers helped paint a 150-foot mural in Oregon City celebrating Pacific Northwest rivers and native species, funded through a Metro Community Enhancement Grant. Recycling Results: Oregon’s Mattress Stewardship Program kept more than 130,000 mattresses and box springs out of landfills in 2025, with most materials deconstructed for reuse. Heat Safety: A new report warns heat waves can be deadlier indoors, especially when power loss or lack of air conditioning traps heat inside. Public Comment: Baker City residents can comment on federal grant awards tied to local projects. Oregon Wildfire Habitat Aid: In Gilchrist State Forest, ODF’s guzzlers provide critical summer water for wildlife in a landscape with few natural water sources.