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February 2023
Winning for Clean Air Now! Understanding Oregon’s Medical Waste Incineration Act
Oregon is the dumping ground for untreated medical waste from across the country and Canada! It's time for us to say "NO MORE!" Now is our big opportunity to update weak policies that allow for medical waste incineration that emits highly hazardous air toxics in the Willamette Valley. The 2023 Oregon legislature is working on Senate Bill 488 to create stronger waste incineration regulations. Register here!
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Bend Environmental Town Hall
OLCV Environmental Town Hall - BendJoin OLCV, our partners in the Oregon Conservation Network (OCN), and Representatives Kropf and Levy for an in-person town hall to learn about OCN's Priorities for a Healthy Oregon. Resilient Buildings Bill Package Toxic-Free Bill Package Factory Farm Moratorium Zero Waste Bill Package Natural Climate Solutions Budget Our panel of speakers will provide brief presentations on each of our priority bills, and discuss some of the political dynamics in the Capitol. Then we'll wrap up…
Find out more »Nature Night: A History of Trees—Fire, Old-Growth, and Forest Restoration in Central Oregon
A History of Trees—Fire, Old-Growth, and Forest Restoration in Central Oregon The magnificent ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forests of Central Oregon provide wildlife habitat, clean water, and outstanding outdoor experiences for many people. But these forests are changing rapidly and may not provide the same benefits in the years to come. Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Dr. James Johnston, and Dr. Andrew Merschel of Oregon State University as they share the results of ongoing tree ring research that describes…
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