How are cattle combating climate change? Take our regenerative ranching quiz to learn more about how holistic ranching practices restore soil health, boost biodiversity, and improve beef quality—all while tackling climate change. Whether you're a foodie, an environmentalist, or just curious about your food origins, our quiz is a great way to dig into the world of regenerative ranching.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Wasco County for our 2024 Fall Energy Symposium, and a special thank you to our event sponsors Energy Trust of Oregon, Wy’East RC&D, and Oregon Dept. of Energy.

What if we could merge tradition with innovation, fostering sustainable practices while celebrating the rich heritage of cherry farming? This vision comes to life each year at the Pre-Harvest Cherry Tour hosted by Oregon State University Extension. This year, our intern Max Hanley had the privilege of joining the event, witnessing firsthand how the cherry industry is embracing change for a better future. A key highlight of the tour was the display of cutting-edge electric farming equipment.

Agrivoltaics is the dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy production. Here are four things to know about agrivoltaics!

What if we could have healthy forests, a healthy climate, healthy communities, and thriving local economies?

We think it’s possible, and it’s what Sustainable Northwest has been working toward for 30 years. Along the way, we’ve had incredible wins and gains, but now, we’re kicking it up a notch.

In 2002, one of the year’s biggest national headlines was the death of 68,000 Klamath River salmon. That year, federal agencies faced a dilemma: When there is not enough water for both fish and farmers, who gets the water? Agencies chose farmers.

We are celebrating this week because Klamath dam removal is proceeding as expected and ahead of schedule! All of the planning and engineering by Kiewit Corporation, Resource Environmental Solutions (RES), and the Klamath River Renewal Corporation is proving to be accurate and well thought out.

Sustainable Northwest believes wide-scale microgrid development is an important strategy for increasing energy resilience in rural and tribal communities. Microgrids will provide greater energy independence, resilience, and flexibility for rural and tribal communities. Beginning in 2022, Sustainable Northwest’s Making Energy Work Policy Committee began exploring what policies are needed in Oregon to make microgrids more accessible and affordable.