Oregon Field Guide — Borax Lake Chub and Geothermal Energy, Helicopter Logging, John Scharff and Malheur Wildlife Refuge History

Episode 602

Borax Lake Chub and Geothermal Energy: The remarkable Borax Lake chub is a fish that lives exclusively in Borax Lake, in southeastern Oregon. The fish survive in alkaline water at up to 105 degrees. Geothermal developers want to use the natural heat to generate power, but that may be a problem for the endangered chub.; Read More

Helicopter Logging: Logging by helicopter helps to preserve and protect land and soil from destruction that would normally be caused by the use of heavy equipment in traditional logging. The 31,000 acre Cook Canyon site near Klamath, Oregon has been an area valued for its spiritual aspects. The logging operation is expensive and has a high potential for danger and must be run efficiently and with a heightened awareness of the workers.; Read More and Watch this story

John Scharff and Malheur Wildlife Refuge History: Now in his nineties, John Scharff talks about the history of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge, which he managed from its founding in 1935 until 1971. He and his wife Florence Scharff recount the history of the area, where old homesteads crumble as wildlife returns.; Read More and Watch this story