Oregon Environmental Council

The Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is an environmental advocacy group based in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1968. According to the group's mission statement, they advance "innovative, collaborative solutions to Oregon's environmental challenges for today and future generations".[1]

History

The Oregon Environmental Council was founded in 1968 by a group of "ordinary citizens", including PTA and garden club members, outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and other individuals who "had an interest in protecting the environmental legacy of Oregon".[2]

Current work

Current program work of the OEC includes public policy, addressing global warming, preventing toxic exposure, improving the quality of Oregon's rivers, sustainable economic issues, and food and farms.[3] Andrea Durbin has been the group's executive director since 2006.[4]

Key accomplishments

Key accomplishments of Oregon Environmental Council include:

See also

References

  1. Oregon Environmental Council. "OEC's Strategic Plan". Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  2. Oregonian Editorial Board (September 8, 2008). "A Landmark for Grassroots Activism". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  3. Oregon Environmental Council. "OEC's Strategic Plan". Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  4. "Environmental council names new leader". Portland Business Journal. June 20, 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  5. United Press International (November 13, 1972). "Bottle bill causing little upset in the state". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  6. "Land bill may drop disputed section". The Register-Guard. February 15, 1973. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  7. Preusch, Matthew (September 2, 2009). "Pete Seeger singing in Hells Canyon: Part of Oregon conservation lore". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  8. Forrester, Steve (October 21, 2008). "This is the century of environmentalism". Daily Astorian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  9. Oregonian Editorial Board (September 8, 2008). "A Landmark for Grassroots Activism". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  10. Oregonian Editorial Board (September 8, 2008). "A Landmark for Grassroots Activism". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  11. Oregonian Editorial Board (September 8, 2008). "A Landmark for Grassroots Activism". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  12. Jacklet, Ben. (January 10, 2003). "'Pay as you drive' policies get boost". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  13. "2006 Children's Environmental Health Excellence Award Winners". United States Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  14. "Eco-Healthy Child Care". Oregon Environmental Council. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  15. Oregonian Editorial Board (September 8, 2008). "A Landmark for Grassroots Activism". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  16. Tucker, Libby (May 4, 2007). "Q&A with Sallie Schullinger-Krause, global warming program director for Oregon Environmental Council". Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  17. Leeper, Kate (July 22, 2008). "Keep close to home with eco-friendly wines from Oregon". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-09.
  18. Ketler, Bill (November 13, 2007). "Study: Pollutants show no prejudice". Mail Tribune (Medford, Oregon). Retrieved 2009-10-09.

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