Oregon Environmental Council to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Event in Portland, September 12

PORTLAND, Ore—July 24, 2008—This coming September 12, several hundred Oregonians – united in their commitment to a healthy Oregon and sustainable living – will gather in Portland to help celebrate the Oregon Environmental Council’s 40^th anniversary as a leader in keeping Oregon a place that we’re all proud to call home.

The event will be held at OHSU’s LEED Platinum Center for Health and Healing in the recently redeveloped Southwest Waterfront area, at the base of the tram. This new facility is one of the greenest buildings in Oregon, and a perfect setting for our celebration.

Entertainment will include live music and a special performance of Live Wire, a Portland-based ensemble that produces a one-hour live radio show on Oregon Public Broadcasting featuring music and sketch comedy. There will also be live and silent auctions for eco-friendly experiences like a week's stay at a solar-powered hacienda in Baja California and other local destination points. The event will showcase sustainably grown local food, wine and beer.

Reservations should be purchased in advance to guarantee space. Reservations and additional information are available online at www.oeconline.org or by calling Wendy Buchanan at 503-222-1963 ext. 106.

EVENT INFORMATION

Who: Oregon Environmental Council

What: 40^th Anniversary Celebration

When: Friday, September 12, 2008, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: LEED Platinum OHSU Center for Healing and Health, 3303 SW Bond Ave. - Lobby Level Atrium. The atrium is located on the Portland Streetcar route at the South Waterfront station and the base of the aerial tram. We encourage guests to use public transit or bicycle to the event. Parking is also available.

About the Oregon Environmental Council

The Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. For 40 years, we’ve been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home. Our vision for Oregon includes solving global warming, protecting kids from toxins, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable economies, and ensuring healthy food and local farms. Find out more at www.oeconline.org.