October 2011 – Oregon Solutions

Oregon effort will green portable classrooms

February 28, 2012October 6, 2011 by mcginnc

A pair of architects at Portland State University is turning their eco-friendly designs to a multi-billion national industry: portable classrooms. The state of Oregon is supporting their work, recognizing a green solution to the burgeoning portable school expansion may have implications for both public schools and the economy.

New collaborative gears up on Umatilla Forest

February 28, 2012October 4, 2011 by mcginnc

The newly formed Umatilla National Forest Collaborative Group will meet Monday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Umatilla National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Pendleton. “I’m anxious to hear everyone’s thoughts on potential projects, so we can begin developing a plan for how everyone can work together and get on-the-ground results,” said … Read moreNew collaborative gears up on Umatilla Forest