William Finley speech for 20th Izaak Walton League Annual Meeting
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Izaak Walton League of America
William Finley speech for 20th Izaak Walton League Annual Meeting
Izaak Walton League of America
Manuscript that recollects when Governor Clarence D. Martin called out Portland's mayor at the time, Mayor Carson, on the pollution being dumped into the Willamette River. The document goes on to point out how this is a violation of state law. Portland was not the only area affected.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Whales, ospreys, and elk teeth"
Newspaper clipping discussing various obstacles faced by the Oregon Game Commission, including the killing of ospreys at Mirror Pond. The article also focuses on the stocking of trout in the Calapooia River.
The Times (Brownsville, Or.)
Wealth may come from primitive areas in Oregon
Manuscript that examines the uptick of interest and financial gain in Oregon's outdoors. A particular interest in the Rogue River Valley is explored. The author comments on the amount of funds for paving roads in order to allow people to access the wilderness easily. The document also points out that there are many ways to destroy natural areas, but few are considering how to preserve them.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Waterfowl survey - Washington and Oregon, west of the Cascades"
Report discussing the effects of carp, agriculture, and hunting on waterfowl populations in Washington and western Oregon. The report also describes species of waterfowl and their diet.
Scheffer, Theodore H.
Trolling for Chinooks yesterday and today
Article describing the causes for the decline in fish populations in Oregon due to pollution and addition of hatchery raised fish.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
"The seven dams of the Willamette"
Article discussing the proposed construction of seven dams on the Willamette River.
"Salmon or kilowatts: Columbia River dams threaten great natural resource"
Article authored by William Finley discussing the effect of dams on salmon populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Report discussing proposed fishways plans for Bonneville Dam
Bonneville Dam Fishways Committee
Recreational Resources Committee meeting minutes
Portland Chamber of Commerce (Or.)
Salem Chamber of Commerce (Salem, Or.)
Publication discussing salmon and promoting the benefits of canned salmon
Clough, Ray W.
Program of lectures and article discussing construction of dams on Willamette River
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
Program listing "Arizona birds" lecture and articles discussing Willamette Valley project
Audubon Society of Portland
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Program and articles discussing William Finley lectures and proposed Willamette River dams
Audubon Society of Portland
Program and articles discussing Oregon Roadside Council Annual Meeting
Oregon Roadside Council
Program and articles discussing Izaak Walton League Oregon State Council Convention
Oregon Journal (Firm)
Press release discussing effects of dams on salmon fishing
Izaak Walton League of America
"Preliminary table of contents for drainage basin reports for each major drainage basin"
United States. National Resources Committee
"Oregon conquers stream pollution"
Article authored by William Finley discussing the construction of sewage disposal plants in eight Oregon cities and a stream cleanup program.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Oregon aims to be the first state pollution free"
Article discussing the elimination of water pollution through the construction of sewage systems. Image of a golden eagle chick taken by William Finley is included.
Oregonian (Firm)
National Resources Committee Drainage Basin Study
List of Oregon's major drainage basins
Oregon State Planning Board
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing Finley's lecture
Manuscript discussing the topics of William Finley's lecture, including the Lower Klamath and Malheur Wildlife Refuges, preserving the Columbia River, and the effects of agriculture.
Letters to the editor discussing Willamette River pollution
Oregonian (Firm)
Letter from I. H. Van Winkle to William Finley, May 20, 1926
Letter from I. H. Van Winkle, Oregon Attorney General, to William L. Finley discussing efforts to collect data concerning pollution of the Williamette River.
Van Winkle, I. H. (I. Homer)