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Snowy Plover

With increased pressure from predators and a loss of habitat caused by the introduction of European beach grass in the 1930's, the numbers of Western Snowy Plovers on the Oregon Coast have been in decline in recent years. In Coos Bay, developers and wildlife managers try to find a balance between economic growth and habitat restoration. We examine the battle to protect this sandpiper-like bird that is now listed as endangered in Oregon.

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Canada Geese

Since the 1970s, the population of western Canada geese in the Lower Columbia has been increasing. The eruption of Mount St. Helens created a new island, Fisher Island, that is a goose haven, but the Port of Portland is considering a dredging project that would destroy that habitat.

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Portland Mountain Rescue Team

The noble men and women of the Portland Mountain Rescue team patrol the steepest, roughest parts of Mt. Hood on foot. Follow the team up the mountain to the summit and witness just how dedicated the volunteers of the rescue team are. Learn why these superb winter hikers do what they do and what procedures they use when disaster strikes.

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