Testimony, Public Comments, and Sign-on Letters
Read testimony, public comments and sign-on letters from Sustainable Northwest staff, partners, and Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition working groups.
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Testimony
Regarding the Role of Federal Lands in Combating Climate Change, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Lynn Jungwirth, the Watershed Research and Training Center - March 3, 2009
Regarding Investments in Clean Energy and Natural Resources Projects and Programs to Create Green Jobs and to Stimulate the Economy, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Cassandra Moseley, Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon - December 10, 2008
The Piñeros: Review of the Welfare of Workers on Public Lands
U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Cassandra Moseley, Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon - September 16, 2008
The Piñeros: Review of the Welfare of Workers on Public Lands, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Denise Smith, Alliance of Forest Workers and Harvesters - September 16, 2008
Hearing to consider H.R. 5263, the Forest Landscape Restoration Program, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
J. Martin Goebel, Sustainable Northwest - July 10, 2008
Hearing to consider H.R. 5263, the Forest Landscape Restoration Program, U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Rob Davis, Forest Energy Corporation - July 10, 2008
Hearing to consider S.2593, the Forest Landscape Restoration Act. U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Howard Gross, Forest Guild - April 1, 2008
Oversight Hearing on Wildfire Preparedness: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
U.S. Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands
Michael DeBonis, Forest Guild - June 19, 2007
Healthy Forest Restoration Act, USDA Forest Service and Communities. U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Rick DeIaco, Director of Forestry, Village of Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico - July 19, 2006
Oversight hearing on Issues Related to Forest Workers on Public Lands, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Cassandra Moseley, Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon - March 1, 2006
Oversight hearing on Guestworkers on Public Lands and Forest Service Guidance
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Lynn Jungwirth, Watershed Research and Training Center - March 1, 2006
GAO Report on Woody Biomass Users’ Experiences Offer Insights for Government Efforts Aimed at Promoting Its Use, U.S. House Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health
Ryan Temple, Sustainable Northwest - April 27, 2006
GAO Report on Promoting Woody Biomass for Energy and Other Uses, U.S. House Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health
R. Wade Mosby, Collins Pine Company - April 27, 2006
The Effects of High Energy Costs on Jobs and The Potential for Expanded Use for Biomass Energy, U.S. House Resources Committee, Joint Oversight Hearing Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health and Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Robert H. Davis, Forest Energy Corporation, Member, Future Forest LLC - February 8, 2006
Regarding the Implementation of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act, Submitted to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health
Kathy Lynn, Center for Watershed and Community Health, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, University of Oregon - February 17, 2005
Senate Bill 2672, Community-based Forest and Public Lands Restoration Act, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands Management
Maia Enzer, Sustainable Northwest - July, 2002
Effective Community Involvement in National Forest Restoration and Recreation Efforts: Obstacles and Solutions, U.S. House of Representatives House Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health on
Maia Enzer, Sustainable Northwest - March 29, 2001
Public Comments and Sign-on Letters
RVCC Comments on the America's Great Outdoors Initiative - September 29, 2010
RVCC Comments on the Environmental Protection Agency Tailoring Rule - September 13, 2010
RVCC Comments on the American Power Act - July 23, 2010
Sustainable Northwest Comments on the Oregon Eastside Forests Restoration, Old Growth Protection, and Jobs Act of 2009 (S.2895) - March 12, 2010
RVCC Scoping Comments on the Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for National Forest Management Act National Forest System Land Management Planning Regulation - February 16, 2010
Comments regarding the Senate Interior and Environment Appropriations Act - October 20, 2009
Comments regarding the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) (sent to Senate Chairmen and Ranking Members of relevant committees) - August 25, 2009
Partner Caucus on Fire Suppression Funding Solutions support for the H.R. 1404, the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act - March 20, 2009
Partner Caucus on Fire Suppression Funding Solutions support for the S.561, the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act - March 20, 2009
Comments regarding Principle 4, Community Relations and Workers Rights in the FSC-US draft Forest Management Standard - January 30, 2009
Comments regarding the Department of Labor proposal to amend the H-2B guest worker program - July 7, 2008
Comments regarding the Department of Labor proposal to amend the H-2A guest worker program - June 19, 2008
RVCC Comments on the USDA Forest Service Region 6 Stewardship User Guide - September 13, 2007
RVCC Comments to guide USDA Recommendations for the 2007 Farm Bill - December 30, 2005
