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 ...

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 ...

Oregon's new law requiring permits for all non-motorized boats has sparked backlash and a petition to repeal it. The group Let Us Paddle aims to gather enough signatures to put the repeal on the 2026 ...