Friends mourn conservationist Bob Sallinger as police release more information about his death

Hundreds of awards, condolences and stories poured in this week from local politicians, environmentalists and everyday Oregonians, recognizing conservationist Bob Sallinger as an inspiration, hero and icon of the Pacific Northwest.

Sallinger, 57, who died last Wednesday, was the longtime conservation director of the Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Portland Audubon) and current executive director of Willamette Riverkeeper and Bird Conservation Oregon.