Solving community problems in a new way..

The mission of Oregon Solutions is to develop sustainable solutions to community-based problems that support economic, environmental, and community objectives and are built through the collaborative efforts of businesses, government, and non-profit organizations.

	“I believe that to meet the challenges we face today it is essential to engage businesses, government, non-profit organizations and citizens in collective action. Oregon Solutions creates the place to come together and provides the means to reach community agreements that connect Oregonians in solving these challenges, in communities across the state.”
	- Theodore R. Kulongoski Governor, State of Oregon Chair, Oregon Solutions Network

In order to achieve sustainable solutions, we often need to work across sectors, jurisdictions, interests, and issues. Oregon Solutions provides the mechanism and the place for this type of problem-solving to occur. Using a new model, the Community Governance System, we work with communities to bring diverse partners to the table to reach an agreement.

Oregon Solutions highlights..

• Oregon Solutions is highlighted in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government newsletter. To read the newsletter, click here [link]
• Tillamook Headlight Herald Editorial, Project shows how collaboration can move flood waters, May 28, 2008 [pdf]
• Oregon Solutions Vernonia Project "Finding Answers for Our Town", Oregonian Editorial Board April 28, 2008 [link]
• Oregon Solutions receives a Cooperative Conservation Award from the White House for the Central Oregon Wildlife Risk Reduction project. To read the case study, click here [link]
• Oregon Solutions Lakeview Biomass project "Promotes Rare Alliance" between environmental groups, agencies, and logging interests. [more]

Watch the US Department of Education video about Oregon Solutions - Vernonia Schools project..