The passage of a bill meant to fight invasive species — and that sailed through the Oregon Legislature in the 2025 session — has led to a backlash so strong it could ultimately dismantle a boating ...

The Oregon State Marine Board clarified on July 15 that two inner tubes tied together would not require a Waterway Access Permit. ORIGINAL STORY The cost of boating Oregon’s waterways will rise in ...

Oregon wildlife surveyors found a single dead adult quagga mussel on the shoreline of Prineville Reservoir earlier this month, raising alarm about the highly invasive species capable of causing ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- There’s something magical about being on the water, and Oregon offers incredible boating opportunities. Regardless of what’s calling you to the water and the type of boat you’re ...

Oregon officials have discovered invasive quagga mussels on a pontoon boat that was transported to the state from Nevada, marking the first such finding of the year. An official from the Oregon ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The cost of boating Oregon's waterways will rise in 2026 in an effort to stop invasive mussels from taking over the state's lakes ...

Oregon will increase boating permit costs and expand permit requirements to all boats, including kayaks and paddleboards, starting Jan. 1, 2026. The measure will fund increased inspections and aims to ...