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Match Announced for Garden!
We have exciting news! Thanks to your generous contributions and support, we have raised $1900 so far…
A Changing Climate in Central Oregon
Reduced mountain snow-pack, increased wildfires, and longer lasting droughts are all possible in Central Oregon’s future. Climate…
Moving the Climate Change-Solution Conversation Forward
From Hope to Confidence This is a letter to the editor recently published in the Bend Bulletin…
To Sprawl or Not to Sprawl?
The City of Bend Needs YOU to Help Answer This Question The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) might…
Congratulations Graduates!
Now, Go Green! Have you ever considered what happens to a graduation gown after you’re done wearing…
The Buyerarchy of Needs
I first found the Buyerarchy when perusing the Creative Reuse: Art From Trash face book page (CRAFT)….
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…
Pakit Liquidators Helped Bend Rethink Waste for Over 20 Years
Like many Bend locals, we were sad to hear about Pakit Liquidators upcoming closure. For over 20…
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…
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…
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…
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…