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RVCC Advances Rural Policy Platform in Washington D.C.
Coalition of rural advocates visits Washington D.C. to advance community-based forest policies during the annual RVCC Western Week in Washington.
First It Takes, Then It Gives
The environmental movement almost killed Hayfork, Calif. Now, it's the town's main hope.
Oregon Business Plan and Rural Idaho Entrepreneur Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability and Conservation
2008 Cecil D. Andrus Leadership Awards Presented at SNW Gala on March 14th in Portland
Op-Ed: A paradigm shift in resolving conflict
Op-Ed by Martin Goebel on the proposed Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement
Klamath Basin Agreement establishes new paradigm for Western watershed management
Klamath Basin Agreement establishes new paradigm for Western watershed management
The proposed Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement represents a positive step forward for the management of the West's rivers, rangelands and forests.
Commentary: City of Second Comings
Commentary on Portland, Oregon's fascination and commitment to re-use and the sustainability movement, with Sustainable Northwest in the spotlight.
Commentary: Cecil Andrus: A class act plays on
Commentary praising the work and thoughts of Cecil Andrus, founder of Sustainable Northwest.
Sustainable Northwest introduces Cecil D. Andrus Award
Sustainable Northwest awards two companies for their demonstrated success as an urban or rural enterprise, and commitment to stewardship of the environment.
Oregon governor renews sustainability board
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) reinstated the state's sustainability board nearly five months after a bill to extend its funding failed in the state's legislature.
Former Idaho governor recognized with conservation award
Cecil Andrus presented an award in his name to two companies that have demonstrated economic success while being stewards of the environment.
Governor reinstates sustainability board
Gov. Ted Kulongoski reinstated the state's sustainability board to oversee the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, energy use in Oregon's largest agencies.
Farmers honored for practices
Corvallis-area farmers Bill and Karla Chambers were honored for their leadership in sustainable farming.
Governor extends sustainability board
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed an executive order January 19, 2007 extending the Oregon Sustainability Board and expanding its membership.
Report outlines use plans for small-diameter timber
A report on overcoming obstacles to expanding the use of small-diameter timber doesn’t offer a simple solution to the complex problem.
Op-Ed: Irrigators and Tribes Engaged in Productive Dialogue
The followíng opinion piece was developed and submitted jointly by the Klamath Water Users Association, the Karuk and the Yurok Tribes of Northern California.
Tribes, farmers say they understand each other
Tribes and farmers in the Klamath Basin choose to work together to meet shared goals of restoring fish habitat and water usage for farmers.
Collaboration in the Northwest
Formerly opposing groups are moving past old model of conflict and litigation towards collaboration in order to meet shared goals for sustainability.
Collaboration—The evolution of a movement
Former adversaries now working together to stabilize degraded streams, improve grazing lands, and enhance forests, met at the Seventh American Forest Congress.
Economic push for environment honored
Sustainable Northwest recognizes companies that tie together concern for the environment and economic development.
Federal grant aids local biomass efforts
Sustainable Northwest was awarded a grant in 2007 from the USDA to promote woody biomass use in Baker, Crook and Deschutes, Oregon counties.

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