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Youth Advocacy Leads to Climate Change Ordinance in Eugene

Thanks to passionate advocacy by youth, the City of Eugene is moving from general goals to steadfast statute when it comes to climate change. City Councilors voted July 28 to adopt a strong climate change ordinance seeking to cut fossil fuel use to 50 percent below 2010 levels by 2030.

The People's Coast: Reflections from our DukeEngage Intern

Victoria Lim, an intern from Duke University, visited the Oregon Coast for the first time on a service project in July 2014. She shares her reaction in this reflection: Fog. Chilly Winds. Rain.

Video: What's Your Oregon Story?

Every Oregonian has a unique Oregon Story--how you came here, what you think is outstanding about this place. We asked guests at our 2014 Tom McCall Gala to share their own Oregon Stories. In this video, we share some of our favorite moments. (See photos from the McCall Gala here.)

Photos from the 2014 McCall Gala: Celebrating Oregon's Land Use Compass

On June 20, we gathered with friends and Emerging Advocates at the beautiful Exchange Ballroom in Portland. Together we shared our Oregon Stories and looked to the future of Oregon--guided by its land use compass.

The Land Use Trail

It's road trip time. How about a trip celebrating great Oregon communities and iconic landscapes?

That's the Land Use Trail. Come along for a ride to 40 exceptional Oregon places.

More info here.

Photo: Chris Cottrell//Creative Commons.

Tom McCall Gala: Celebrating Our Compass

Many thanks to the 280+ friends who gathered with us June 20 at the Exchange Ballroom to celebrate Oregon's land use compass and to share your Oregon Stories.

View a gallery of the event on our Facebook page.

Please join us in thanking our event sponsors! Full list here.