Posts by Lauren Williams

New Climate Plan Relies on Leadership from states like Oregon

Last week’s announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency calls for states to implement policy actions to reduce…

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Think Local, Act Local When it Comes to Climate

The recently released National Climate Assessment  gives us a stark glimpse into how carbon emissions will not…

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Bend to Compete in National Energy Prize Competition

Last week The Environmental Center signaled its intent to compete for the Georgetown University Energy Prize. The…

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Lindsey Hardy Joins The Environmental Center, Goes to DC

Lindsey Hardy joined The Environmental Center last week to lead our new Clean Energy Challenge Program. We…

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KPOV’s Spring Pledge Drive is April 10th – 19th

88.9 KPOV, High Desert Community Radio, relies on donations to help it provide quality local programming originating right…

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Oregon Active Transportation Advocates Get Warm Reception in DC

Oregon advocates might have the easiest job of any of the state delegations here at the National…

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We’re Hiring!

We are looking for a highly motivated individual that is passionate about community sustainability to become our Membership…

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Friends mourn passing of Tim Lillebo, forest advocate

If the spotted owl became a symbol of intractable conflict over the fate of the forests of…

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Bend Area Habitat ReStore Renews Former Backstrom Builders Center

Since its purchase of the property in October, Habitat has been designing a project that emphasizes environmental…

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Central Oregon Conservation Network Announces Priority for a Healthy Central Oregon

Today, the Central Oregon Conservation Network (COCN) announced its second Priority for a Healthy Central Oregon by…

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