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Duncan Hay and Livestock Boost Sustainability in Klamath Basin
Check out the latest blog post from EnergyTrust of Oregon, sharing Cameron and Garrett Duncan's efforts at making their ranching and farming operations in the Upper Klamath Basin as sustainable as possible.
Strengthening Collaborative Capacity for Forest Restoration
Sustainable Northwest is working with the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region to enhance collaborative capacity for improved forest management and restoration.
Klamath Dam Removal Order Issued
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) recommending the approval of the proposed license surrender, decommissioning, and removal of the Lower Four Klamath Dams.
Polly Wheeler Joins SNW!
We sat down for a quick chat with Polly during her very busy first week!
Pendleton is Reinventing Rural!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Fall Energy Symposium, and a special thank you to our event co-hosts, Energy Trust of Oregon, and the City of Pendleton, for their support!
Community Forests Stories Across The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest showcases exceptional land stewards, spanning from the southern coast of Oregon to the Olympic Peninsula and north to the foothills of Mount Baker.
Learning from these forests and the local communities participating in alternative forest management has been my pleasure.
Largest Dam Removal Project In History Nears Final Approval
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) recommending the approval of the proposed license surrender, decommissioning, and removal of the Lower Four Klamath Dams.
How Do We Best Manage Western North American Forests for Wildfire?
What can we do to address the wildfire problem? While this question is daunting, reducing fuels can influence the way these forests burn, even during extreme fire weather.
Restoration Wood & Mill Tour in John Day Oregon
Sustainable Northwest recently convened 15 architects, designers, construction firms, and others in the green building space for a tour in John Day, OR. The trip included visits to Woodgrain’s sawmill in Pilot Rock, Malheur Lumber in John Day, and restoration projects on the Middle Fork John Day and Malheur National Forest.
SNW Celebrates New Regenerative Ranching Program
Sustainable Northwest board members, staff, and partners gathered in Joseph, Oregon for a deep dive into our new Regenerative Ranching program.
After two years of lockdown, social distancing, and Zoom happy hours, Sustainable Northwest was eager to kickoff summer 2022 with our first in-person board meeting and field tour since 2019.
A Fun Evening of Sustainable Startups
Thank you to everyone who attended our Sustainable Startup Happy Hour on July 12th!
Arch Cape Acquires 1500 Acre Coastal Forestland to Protect Drinking Water and Create Community Forest
The Arch Cape Domestic Water Supply District realized the vision of connecting the community to its drinking-water source on June 9th, 2022.
Purchasing the watershed will permanently protect the source of Arch Cape’s drinking water from the headwaters to the tap.
Lower John Day Water Resource Plan Finalized & Formally Recognized
On June 19th, 2022, the Oregon Water Resources Commission formally recognized the Lower John Day Integrated Water Resource Plan.
Community Solar Spotlight: Solarize Rogue’s Project Is Live!
The community solar array (141.6 kW-DC) on top of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) production building in Talent, OR, has been operational since March 2022 and supplies power to 19 households from Rogue River to Green Springs.
SNW Collaborative Leadership Training
SNW's Public Forestland Team provided Collaborative Leadership Training to 35 new US Forest Service (USFS) District Rangers from across the United States at the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood.
New E-Tractor Study Shows Economic, Health & Climate Benefits
A new study of electric tractors used on farms in Crook, Jackson, and Wasco counties in Oregon highlights the compelling case for the technology's economic, health, and climate benefits.
Forest Service To Co-Develop A Management Plan With The Confederated Tribes Of Warm Springs
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will have their tribal interest and Indigenous Knowledge integrated into the management of the Mt. Hood National Forest in newly proposed legislation from Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer.
Sustainable Startup Happy Hour
Sustainable Northwest, TiE Oregon, Oregon Venture Fund, and Elevate Capital will be hosting a happy hour featuring local startups on the cutting edge of sustainability.
Northwest Community Forest Coalition
Learn about our Northwest Community Forest Coalition work and upcoming Forum and Field Tour!
Klamath Dam Removal Process Enters Home Stretch
On February 25, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took a major step toward dam removal by releasing its draft Environmental Impact Statement (dEIS) on the proposed removal of four Klamath River dams, concluding that dam removal will benefit fish recovery efforts, water quality and habitat, as well as generating substantial economic benefits for the region.