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daily12006-08-31T16:31:51ZJanuary 2008 - The 2008 Special Session [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/january-2008-the-2008-special-session-from-salemwatch The House and Senate are finishing up bills for the February Special Session. No publishertresa2008-04-09T18:10:10ZNews ItemJanuary 2008 - The Environment in your New Years Resolution [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/january-2008-the-environment-in-your-new-years-resolution-from-salemwatch You have a new opportunity to put the environment in your New Years resolution. You can recycle your old computers for free, get money back for recycling plastic containers, and receive increased tax credits for retrofitting your house in solar panels, among other things. No publishertresa2008-04-09T18:10:10ZNews ItemFebruary 8 - Events [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/february-8-events-from-salemwatch Cascade POWER SHIFT Workshop and Lobby Day to speak out about climate changeNo publishertresa2008-04-09T18:10:12ZNews ItemFebruary 1, 2008 - Environmental Enhancement Tax Credit - SB 1091 [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/february-1-2008-environmental-enhancement-tax-credit-sb-1091-from-salemwatch The environmental enhancement tax credit is intended to spur innovation in technologies and best practices that serve as a model for environmental
stewardship.No publishertresa2008-04-09T18:10:11ZNews ItemFebruary 1, 2008 - Water Storage - SB 1069 [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/february-1-2008-water-storage-sb-1069-from-salemwatch SB 1069 will provide matching grant funding of up to $500,000 per project for water storage, water conservation and water reuse projects across Oregon. No publishertresa2008-04-09T18:10:11ZNews ItemFebruary 1, 2008 - Climate Change - LC 70 [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/february-1-2008-climate-change-lc-70-from-salemwatch This proposal seeks to build on the passage of HB 3543 adopted in 2007. No publishertresa2008-04-09T18:10:11ZNews ItemDecember 2007 - Destination resort threatens Gorge [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/december-2007-destination-resort-threatens-gorge-from-salemwatch The Columbia River Gorge Commission is considering a proposal to allow a destination resort at the Broughton Landing site, west of White Salmon, Washington. No publishertresa2008-04-09T18:10:10ZNews Item October 2007 - Board of Forestry Appointments Approved by Senate [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/october-2007-board-of-forestry-appointments-approved-by-senate-from-salemwatch On September 13th the Senate overwhelmingly approved a slate of four Board of Forestry Appointees. No publishertresa2008-04-09T01:34:19ZNews ItemAugust 8 - Key Action: Testify for Oregon's Land Use System[from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/august-8-key-action-testify-for-oregons-land-use-system-from-salemwatch The Oregon Task Force on Land Use Planning recently published its list of upcoming public meetings. Each of these meetings is an important opportunity to help shape the future of Oregon's land use planning program. Though the venues and times are not yet confirmed, you should save the date for an evening event in the city nearest youNo publishertresa2008-09-30T17:22:16ZNews ItemAugust 8 - Upcoming Events[from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/august-8-upcoming-events-from-salemwatch 1. Free Ocean Movie Coming to a Town Near You
2. Solving the Plastic Bag Dilemma: Is Oregon Ready?
No publishertresa2008-09-30T17:22:16ZNews ItemJuly 2 - Upcoming Events and Opportunities for Public Involvement[from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/j-upcoming-events-and-opportunities-for-public-involvement-from-salemwatch 1. Meet Oregon’s Newest Legislators, Sen. Bonamici and Rep. Harker, July 9
2. Invasive Species Summit, Salem, July 22
3. Board of Forestry Meeting, Portland, July 24 and 25
4. OLCV Education Fund: Campaigning to Win 2008!, Canby, Aug 9-10
5. OWEB Conference on Watersheds and Climate Change, Eugene, Nov 5-7
No publishertresa2008-09-30T17:21:37ZNews ItemMay 2 - Upcoming Events and Opportunities for Public Involvement[from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/may-2-upcoming-events-and-opportunities-for-public-involvement-from-salemwatch 1. Oregon Shores' Coastwatch Conference, May 31 in Coos Bay
2. Tualatin Riverkeepers' Green Heron Gala, May 17 in Tualatin
3. Surfrider Presentation on Marine Debris and Plastics, May 5
No publishertresa2008-09-30T17:20:26ZNews ItemSeptember - Upcoming Events[from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/september-upcoming-events-from-salemwatch 1. Worry-free Advocacy for Nonprofits
2. Rachel's Friends Breast Cancel Coalition: Healthy Living Fair
3. Solving the Plastic Bag Dilemma: Is Oregon ReadyNo publishertresa2008-09-30T17:23:04ZNews ItemSeptemer - Hot Topics[from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/septemer-hot-topics-from-salemwatch 1. Big Look Task Force Wants Your Input
2. Governor Calls for Field Burning Phase-Out
3. Residents of Eugene Can Check Out Energy Monitoring Devices No publishertresa2008-09-30T17:23:04ZNews ItemSeptember -Stop the Invasion: Fighting Invasive Species [from SalemWatch] http://www.oregonpriorities.org/news/september-stop-the-invasion-fighting-invasive-species-from-salemwatch Residents and businesses in Oregon's Southwest corner have been fighting Sudden Oak Death, a disease that primarily impacts tanoak trees. The pathogen kills oak and tanoak trees, and impacts rhodedendron and Oregon myrtlewood. The Oregon Legislature's Emergency Board recently approved $427,500 to fight the invasive pathogen and work to No publishertresa2008-09-30T17:23:04ZNews Item