General Topics and Announcements
Match Announced for Garden!
We have exciting news! Thanks to your generous contributions and support, we have raised $1900 so far in support of the Kansas Avenue Youth Learning Garden through our online giving campaign. PLUS, the…
Read MoreA Changing Climate in Central Oregon
Reduced mountain snow-pack, increased wildfires, and longer lasting droughts are all possible in Central Oregon’s future. Climate change is happening now, and Central Oregonians are feeling the effects of climate…
Read MoreMoving the Climate Change-Solution Conversation Forward
From Hope to Confidence This is a letter to the editor recently published in the Bend Bulletin by local resident Russ Donnelly, who provides articulate voice and perspective addressing climate change.
Read MoreTo Sprawl or Not to Sprawl?
The City of Bend Needs YOU to Help Answer This Question The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) might sound abstract and less-than-thrilling, but it couldn’t be more relevant to Bend’s future.…
Read MoreCongratulations Graduates!
Now, Go Green! Have you ever considered what happens to a graduation gown after you’re done wearing it? Polyester gowns are made from PET, a petroleum based chemical compound that…
Read MoreNew 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 power plant carbon emissions. This is, of course, a big step forward by…
Read MoreThink 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 only affect our country, but the local livability we cherish so much. While…
Read MoreBend to Compete in National Energy Prize Competition
Last week The Environmental Center signaled its intent to compete for the Georgetown University Energy Prize. The Prize is a national competition that aims to dramatically improve America’s energy standing…
Read MoreLindsey 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 are thrilled to have Lindsey on our staff team. She comes to us…
Read MoreKPOV’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 here in Central Oregon. Help KPOV get a jump start on one of its two annual…
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