What is the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund?

The objective of the OCRF (and accompanying Advisory Committee) is to fund conservation projects that would protect, maintain, and enhance habitat and wildlife in Oregon for their inherent value to ecosystems and also promote responsible recreation and enjoyment of nature in a way that adds value to all communities without harming our wild habitats.

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Making Outdoor Recreation Accessible to All Oregonians

Accessibility to the outdoors also brings those values of equity to the forefront. Wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation can be a privilege for some communities, and privilege can take many forms.

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ODFW Strategic Plan & Funding

ODFW has a varied funding stream but the single biggest source of revenue where they have discretion over spending is from the sale of fishing and hunting licenses. These sales have been dropping for years while the population of Oregon has increased, leading to an agency that has been consistently underfunded relative to their mandate.