2009 News Releases
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Oregon Environmental Council to host 'Cutting Carbs' - a series of transportation-related greenhouse gas reduction workshops
The Oregon Environmental Council will be hosting a series of three workshops in December designed to look at opportunities for growing metropolitan areas to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions and to provide them tools and resources to create climate-friendly communities. The workshops are geared toward transportation professionals, land use professionals, and elected officials who influence transportation plans and projects. Participants will be eligible for 4 AICP professional development credits.
Portland babies to participate in Million Baby Crawl to demand stronger protection from toxic chemicals in their homes
Hundreds of moms and their babies, including local dignitaries are taking part in Portland's "Crawl to Action" event as part of a national initiative called the Million Baby Crawl to encourage Congress to overhaul our nation's toxics policy.
Oct. 6, 2009–Two Oregon cranberry farms partner in new business venture, earn Food Alliance certification, and wade into direct sales marketplace
Clearwater Cranberries is a collaborative of independent, family-owned cranberry growers who are on a mission to demonstrate that premium cranberries, watershed stewardship, and sustainable farming practices will hit a sweet spot with local restaurants, foodservice, ingredient and grocery buyers who are interested in conscientiously-grown cranberries.
Sept. 21, 2009-Portland drivers to "Drive Green and Clean" beginning in October as part of National Car Care Month
Coming this October, a new campaign will provide free vehicle inspections in the Portland metro area to reduce unnecessary pollution caused by autos in need of repair.
Sept. 16, 2009-New database on toxic chemicals in everyday products reveals lead, arsenic, PVC, and hazardous flame retardants in school supplies, cars, pet products, and more
A nonprofit environmental research organization today released results on over 900 common products tested for toxic chemicals including lead, cadmium, mercury, bromine, chlorine (PVC) and arsenic
Sept. 9, 2009—Oregon Environmental Council to host series of ‘Stormwater Solutions’ workshops for the Willamette Valley
OEC is partnering with OSU Extension / Oregon Sea Grant, local Homebuilders Associations and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to organize a series of "Stormwater Solutions Workshops" about more sustainable stormwater management practices, commonly known as "Low-Impact Development."
Aug. 20, 2009—First of its kind Climate Friendly Nurseries project launched in Oregon
The Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Oregon Environmental Council today announced the launch of a unique sustainability project for Oregon's largest agricultural commodity – the ornamental horticulture industry.
Aug. 13, 2009—Oregon Association of Nurseries and Oregon Environmental Council to announce Climate Friendly Nurseries project launch
June 25, 2009—Legislature approves bill to trim the carbon content of Oregon's transportation fuels by 10 percent
HB 2186 grants Oregon Environmental Quality Commission the authority to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard for transportation fuels, includes other measures to reduce greenhouse gases from transportation
June 5, 2009—School Bus Diesel Retrofits Approved by Legislature
he Oregon Senate today approved a bill mandating that all diesel school buses in Oregon be retrofitted by 2017, or those that are too old to be retrofitted be replaced by 2025.
May 26, 2009—Oregon Environmental Council and OSU Extension to Host Rain Garden Training Workshop in Eugene
May 26, 2009—Innovative Public/Private Partnership Helps Landscaping Services Companies Go 'Green'
‘EcoBiz’ certification recognizes landscape professionals that design and maintain beautiful landscapes while protecting the environment
May 13, 2009—Integrated Pest Management Bill for Oregon's Schools Approved by Senate
Passage of SB 637 requires healthier, cost-effective pesticide management techniques for all schools in Oregon - reducing children's and educators' unnecessary exposure to potentially harmful pesticides
May 7, 2009—Oregon House of Representatives Approves Bill to Protect Oregonians from Volatile Fuel Prices and Reduce Global Warming Pollution
HB 2186 includes provisions for lower-carbon fuels, less idling by trucks and ships, improved truck aerodynamics, auto efficiency solutions for consumers and more
May 1, 2009—Oregon House Moves to Protect State’s Children from Diesel Exposure with ‘Healthy School Bus Bill’
Passage of HB 2795 requires all diesel-powered school buses in the state to be retrofitted with pollution-reducing technology by 2017
April 8, 2009—Groundbreaking ‘Eco-Healthy Child Care’ Program Now Serves Nearly 40,000 Children and 945 Facilities Across United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
Low- to no-cost program ensures child care settings are as environmentally healthy as possible, grows exponentially with demand for 'green' services
March 23, 2009—Oregon Environmental Council and Partners to Present Stormwater Solutions Workshops in Southern Oregon and Lane County
Jan. 27, 2009—Unusual Alliance Backs Clean Energy Plan for Oregon
Repower Oregon 2009 campaign will urge lawmakers to pursue practical policies on global warming, renewable energy, energy efficiency and transportation
