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“SNW’s involvement in Lake County had made a tremendous difference. We see a bright future and the optimism is a direct result of Sustainable Northwest’s involvement in our community.”
Jim Walls
Lake County Resources Initiative
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Press Room
Recent Press Releases
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Oregon community conservation groups warn of rural families threatened by an “economic tsunami”
Apr 27, 2009
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Sustainable Northwest-coordinated Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition is in Washington promoting conservation-based solutions that create jobs and address the economic crisis hitting rural communities.
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Conservation Partners Applaud Bipartisan Introduction of the FLAME Act
Mar 10, 2009
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American Forests and Sustainable Northwest support the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would establish a new way to pay for federal wildland fire suppression, the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act.
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Vilsack Announces First Wave of USDA Economic Stimulus Funding
Mar 09, 2009
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA will be delivering its first actions implementing the $28 billion provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).
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Watershed Research and Training Center Delivers Congressional Testimony Regarding the Role of Federal Lands and Rural Communities in Combating Climate Change
Mar 03, 2009
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Lynn Jungwirth, executive director of the Watershed Research and Training Center in Hayfork, CA, testified before Congress today about the role of federal lands in combating climate change, including the need for more proactive forest management to adapt to and mitigate for climate change and the vital role for rural communities as active participants in these activities.
Recent Press Clips
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Klamath farmers hope settlement leads to certainty
Jun 10, 2009
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Settlement between irrigators and the Klamath Tribes could be an example for other regions that face water challenges.
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Geotourism: Take a bow, Central Cascades
Jun 01, 2009
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Guest Opinion from Jon Tullis of Timberline Lodge and member of the Central Cascades Geotourism Stewardship Council. The Geotourism project, a partnership of National Geographic and a host of regional organizations, aims to capture and share authentic stories and experiences of the Central Cascades.
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House panel moves forward Klamath bill
May 29, 2009
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Senate Bill 76, a key step toward dam removal and comprehensive restoration in the Klamath Basin, moves out of committee to a floor vote in the Oregon Senate.
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Klamath Tribes, farmers make water settlement
May 21, 2009
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The Klamath Tribes and farmers from the Klamath Water Users Association filed a settlement with the Oregon Department of Water Resources. This is a major step forward for restoration efforts that will restore endangered salmon to the upper Basin and provide stability to farmers in the region.
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