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More cross-river commuters leave cars home
I-5 bridge commuters are starting to see the benefits of alternative transportation
McCall Society Lecture Series Announced
Schedule now available
Bridge faces a wide gulf
Business, environmental groups have differing goals for I-5 river crossing plan
New I-5 bridge? You decide
Reports touting a toll span, with far less congestion, will help the public choose which way to go
Spike in gas prices help burst housing bubble, a Portland economist suggests
Most economists explain the downturn in other terms: the mortgage lending crunch, overbuilding by homebuilders and speculation
2 officials meet, get money from gas lobby
Two of Clackamas County's three commissioners have privately met with natural gas lobbyists and accepted industry campaign contributions, infuriating critics who consider a proposed pipeline an environmental disaster.
Bob Stacey has more than a 1000 friends
Even as he joins an elite group of land-use planners, head of 1000 Friends of Oregon prefers to keep feet on ground and nose to grindstone
Counties join to cut emissions by 80%
Warming - Multnomah and Clackamas first in state to sign on
Stafford's future taking shape
Land use - After months of negotiations, a coalition moves closer to a vision statement
 
 
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CLIMATE CHANGE »

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Want to aid climate? Fix land use, groups say
Three Oregon environmental groups are calling on state transportation and land-use commissions to set goals and adopt policies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cutting back on car and truck travel in the state.
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LANDMARK Winter 2008 »

Blueprint for Oregon's Future


Our winter issue includes:

  • Annual Report to Members
  • Blueprint for Oregon's Future
  • Measure 49 Election Summary
  • Gov. Kulongoski: The Future of Land Use Planning

 

1000 FRIENDS JOB OPENING »

1000 Friends of Oregon currently has a job opening for a Legislative Affairs Director.

The Legislative Affairs Director is a full-time position. You can download the job description in PDF format:

Legislative Affairs Director

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LNG proposals threaten Oregon's legacy »

1000 Friends of Oregon opposes Liquified Natural Gas proposals

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