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We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one. -Jacques Yves Cousteau
Portland, OR
Joined July 2010
Well it finally happened. felt like it was inevitable but still makes me sick thinking about the damage this will cause.
The discovery of emarald ash borer (EAB) in a parking lot in Forest Grove is the first known sighting on the West Coast. š².Now in 35 states, EAB is considered the MOST destructive forest pest in North America. Learn more and report suspected sightings!.
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RT @ColumbiaEstuary: Say goodbye to the fish ladder at Steigerwald! Crews at the #SteigerwaldReconnectionProject have created new channelsā¦.
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RT @CoryBooker: On August 24, 1814, the British stormed our Capitol and set fire to it. Now the Capitol has again been breached and siegedā¦.
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RT @DalaiLama: We can learn how to cultivate peace of mind. Then, we can apply our intelligence to extend a compassionate attitude on an inā¦.
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RT @repjohnlewis: The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument in a democratic socieā¦.
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RT @BlueGreenCities: Our new paper is out: Interdisciplinary research in Portland provides an enhanced evidence base to justify adoption ofā¦.
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RT @APA_Planning: APA encourages planners to right past wrongs, and take an active role in rebuilding and transforming communities to creatā¦.
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RT @jasonljordan: Farm Bill heading to conference. Hereās an overview of whatās in the bills (spoiler: Senate version is better) & what toā¦.
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RT @Wendy_Moeller: As a member of the @APA_Planning Board of Directors, I am thankful for all our members who are participating in the deleā¦.
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RT @APA_Planning: For good planning to happen, we need three things - good governance, organized planners, and innovation. - @DerreckKayongā¦.
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āIf Youāre Not at the Table, Youāre on the Menuā @JamalFoxPDX .#takeaseat #ParticipatoryBudgeting.Participatory budgeting workshop at @RWinitiative .- enhance governance.- empower participants .- create community.- improve quality of democracy.- improve well being
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Get over to the Rosewood Initiative, great speakers. happening NOW
Hey Portland (OR)! Come to our free public forum on participatory budgeting, April 14. Experts from Seattle, Oakland & elsewhere will lead a workshop on how PB might work in the Portland region. With free lunch, too! Learn more about PB & register here:
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RT @iTreeTools: It's #WorldWaterDay and we're busy estimating tree effects on water + other resources. For an in-depth look at i-Tree Toolsā¦.
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RT @CommishFish: Today is #WorldWaterDay. Every day, @BESPortland and @PortlandWater provide clean drinking water, protect public health, aā¦.
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RT @DaniNierenberg: Today is #WorldWaterDay and we need to treat every single drop like it's incredibly precious (because it is). #FoodSustā¦.
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