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Bark for Mt. Hood
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Defending & restoring Mt. Hood National Forest since 1999
https://bark-out.org/
📣Action Alert! 📣 Call Senator Wyden at (202) 224-5244 and tell him to OPPOSE THIS BILL.
For Bark, this is more than just a story about threats to fish and wildlife, though these are important. As Bark's Forest Watch Program Manager, Jordan Latter, puts it, "This is a story about power and influence over water, a human right that is foundational to the well being of all people."
Despite the city’s claims that Google played no role in this bill, Google’s data centers are increasing pressure on the city’s water supply. And despite Bentz's claim that he consulted with the Forest Service, Mt. Hood staff were not aware of the bill before Bark brought it to their attention.
January 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM
For Bark, this is more than just a story about threats to fish and wildlife, though these are important. As Bark's Forest Watch Program Manager, Jordan Latter, puts it, "This is a story about power and influence over water, a human right that is foundational to the well being of all people."
Despite the city’s claims that Google played no role in this bill, Google’s data centers are increasing pressure on the city’s water supply. And despite Bentz's claim that he consulted with the Forest Service, Mt. Hood staff were not aware of the bill before Bark brought it to their attention.
January 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Despite the city’s claims that Google played no role in this bill, Google’s data centers are increasing pressure on the city’s water supply. And despite Bentz's claim that he consulted with the Forest Service, Mt. Hood staff were not aware of the bill before Bark brought it to their attention.
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
ICYMI, yesterday @opb published a deep dive on a bill proposed by OR Rep. Cliff Bentz that would transfer 150 acres of Mt. Hood National Forest to The Dalles.

www.opb.org/article/2026...
As Google’s water demands grow, The Dalles aims to pull more from Mount Hood forest
The Dalles, a rural city in north-central Oregon, wants to expand its reservoir in the Mount Hood National Forest so it can store more water. While city officials say the water is needed for a growing...
www.opb.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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We only have a few days left to stop Trump's extinction plan!

The Trump admin. just proposed four new rules that would gut the #ESA and drive imperiled plants and animals closer to #extinction.

The new rules aren't just reckless — they're a death sentence.

Take action ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LZAGe6
December 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Hey Oregonians & fellow Portlanders! Donate to @barkformthood.bsky.social via Give!Guide. Every $10 donation earns you a 10% discount at SymbiOp, plus a chance to win today's Big Groceries Day package - New Seasons gift cards from $100-$500! Learn more 👇

giveguide.org/nonprofits/b...
December 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We literally couldn't do this work without community support. We've got just 2 weeks left to raise $23k in Give!Guide – here are 5 reasons to give to Bark:
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Help Bark reach 15% of our Give!Guide goal! Every $10 donation you make earns you a 10% discount at SymbiOp, plus a chance to win today's Big Drinks Day package. Support our partner Pacific Northwest Search & Rescue in G!G, too! giveguide.org/nonprofits/b...
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Bark is in Willamette Week's Give!Guide! And we're excited to announce that SymbiOp Garden Shop is offering a 10% discount at their garden shop to folks who donate to Bark in G!G. PLUS: Donate $10 to win BIG for Big Flight Day!

Support Bark in Give!Guide here: giveguide.org/nonprofits/b...
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
ONE WEEK til Bark's 2nd Annual Community Confluence! Join us for an uplifting afternoon of food, drinks, music, games, inspiring stories, and a silent auction where every bid helps protect the lands you love. Plus, local band Katy & The Null Sets will be performing! Tix: bark-out.org/community-co...
November 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Here's a fact sheet from Cascadia Wild about Beaver Bill HB 3932: www.cascwild.org/wp-content/u...
May 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
HB 3932 proposes a beaver trapping/hunting closure in waterways deemed impaired. This means that beavers would remain and be able to improve these waterways by increasing water storage, filtering contaminants and sediment, lowering stream temps, increasing biodiversity, and so much more!
Support Beaver Bill HB 3932! Tomorrow (5/6, 1pm) is the hearing – register to submit your testimony here: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/C...
May 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Support Beaver Bill HB 3932! Tomorrow (5/6, 1pm) is the hearing – register to submit your testimony here: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/C...
May 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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‬Today's Earth Day Parade was beautiful. Councilors
@councilortiffany.bsky.social and @councilormorillo.bsky.social joined the festivities!

Thx @makingearthcool.bsky.social @barkformthood.bsky.social
& Sunnyside Environmental for organizing!

#Portland #PortlandOregon
📸 Irene Tejaratchi Hess
April 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Video from yesterday's marvelous Earth Day Parade in Sunnyside, PDX. Music by @unpresidentedbrass.bsky.social

Thanks to all our volunteers and Arts Team! 💚

Gratitude to organizers:
@makingearthcool.bsky.social #SunnysideEnvironmentalSchool @barkformthood.bsky.social

#Portland #portlandart #pdx
April 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Annnnd, last batch of photos from today's marvelous 🌏🌎🌍 Day parade in Sunnyside, PDX. 💚

@makingearthcool.bsky.social @barkformthood.bsky.social

#portland #Portlandoregon #symbi0pgardenshop #pdx #climatejustice #parade #EarthDay
April 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
happy earth month 🌍 we've got a ton of events coming up! RSVP to any of them here: bark-out.org/events/
April 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Join us for Shrub Trivia at Hot Lips Pizza on Hawthorne this Wednesday, 6-8pm! 🍕🍺🪴 Categories will span PNW plants, animals, ecology, geology, history, and yes, even shrubs. Plus, 15% of all dine-in sales from 4-9pm will be donated to Bark.

Learn more & RSVP here: bark-out.org/event/inner-...
March 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM