General Topics and Announcements
Moving 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…
Read MoreOregon 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 Bike Summit. No matter which of the seven offices they entered during the…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring!
We are looking for a highly motivated individual that is passionate about community sustainability to become our Membership and Outreach Manager.
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