[ODFW-News] Mountain goats return to Columbia River Gorge

[Odfw News]

For Immediate Release Friday, April 15, 2005
 
Mountain goats return to Columbia River Gorge
 
SALEM - The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission today approved a project
to bring Rocky Mountain goats into the Columbia River Gorge.
 
Literature dating back to Lewis and Clark's journals indicates Rocky
Mountain goats were once present in the Gorge. The Commission approved a
plan directing ODFW wildlife specialists to capture 15-20 goats this
year from healthy populations in the Elkhorn Mountains and release them
at Herman Creek near Cascade Locks. 
 
Other releases, all involving approximately 15-20 goats, are anticipated
in Dodson, and possibly Tanner Butte. The department's goal is a
self-sustaining population of approximately 300 goats throughout the
Columbia River Gorge. 
 
The project is a joint effort involving ODFW, Columbia River Gorge
National Scenic Area, and Mt. Hood National Forest officials. 
 
The goats will be fitted with radio telemetry collars to help state
wildlife managers carefully monitor and evaluate the goats' survival
success. Federal Forest Service partners will closely monitor any
impacts on native vegetation.
 
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is the policy-making body for
fish and wildlife issues in the state. The seven-member panel meets
monthly. The next regular Commission meeting is May 13 in Prineville.
 
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