Recent News

Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Makes International Connections in UK

HFHC garners international attention in Edinburgh, Scotland as a participant in the Forest Connect network.

Foresters call on Congress to establish landscape restoration program

SNW President Martin Goebel testifies before Congress in support of the Forest Landscape Restoration Act.

Op-Ed: Thinking long term on salmon recovery

Rather than simply treating annual salmon disasters by repeatedly returning to the federal till, we should consider spending what's necessary to fix the underlying problems.

Longtime foes cut logging deal

Environmentalists, timber interests, and government officials find common ground in Grant County, Oregon.

Pacificorp agrees to fish-friendly shutoff

The utility will stop Link River Dam turbines four months a year

Welcome New Board Members

Sustainable Northwest is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors: Camilla Seth, Jeff Allen, and Marcie McLaughlin.

RVCC Brings Rural Policy Platform to D.C.

A coalition of rural advocates visits Washington D.C. to advance community-based forestry during the annual 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

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.