OS News, Network eNewsletter, March 2005

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Hello! We are excited to announce two new projects that have recently completed the Oregon Solutions process and have developed agreements. We are also pleased to announce two new projects that have been designated by Governor Kulongoski. —Greg Wolf

Lane Clean Diesel Project Celebration

The project team has been working to identify sufficient demand for low sulfur diesel fuel and clean diesel technology prior to the federal requirement in 2006. Join the Oregon Solutions Team for a celebration of cooperation for a healthier economy.

• Monday, April 4, 2005, 2:30 pm
• Rexius, 1275 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene

Mayors Piercy and Leiken, representatives from the governor's office and more than two dozen public and private organizations will present their organizational commitments pledging to use cleaner burning diesel fuels. Learn how this diverse group of organizations has acted ahead of regulations to address Oregon's number one air quality concern and catalyze sustainable economic development.

For more information, contact Scott Dybvad at (541) 341-4663, or email Scott.Dybvad@goodcompany.com.

Oregon Paleo Land Institute (OPLI)

"Thanks to Oregon Solutions, we now have 15 partners with clear commitments for working with OPLI." -Richard Ross, President Oregon Paleo Land Insitute

A number of organizations, local officials, and state and federal agencies have been working together to explore opportunities with the significant fossil beds near Fossil. The Oregon Solutions Team has signed an agreement outlining their comittments. The OPLI Board plans a spring celebration to celebrate the exciting plans for implementation.

• View the recently signed Paleo Project Declaration of Cooperation at http://www.orsolutions.org/docs/PaleoDoC.pdf
  Visit the Oregon Solutions Oregon Paleo Project webpage at http://www.orsolutions.org/central/central.htm

Milwaukie Riverfront Revitalization

The Riverfront Park Restoration project is very important to the implementation of the City of Milwaukie Downtown Plan. The project will work to help restore two important Willamette River tributaries: Kellogg Creek and Johnson Creek. This Oregon Solutions collaborative project will help to identify community resources for restoration activities and for long-term park maintenance while helping to resolve the competing desires for green space and boat access/parking.

• Milwaukie Riverfront Revitalization project page at http://www.orsolutions.org/willamette/milwaukieriverfront.htm
• Partners include ODS, OWEB, Kemper Co., PGE, Willamette View Apartments, Corps of Engineers, Johnson Creek Watershed, Milwaukie Rotary Club, ODOT, Metro, Oregon State Parks and Recreation, and Starbucks.

Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Resource Center

This project will create an opportunity for Oregon growers to voluntarily make changes in their practices for greater stewardship. By collaborating with public and private partners using the Oregon Solutions process, the online Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Resource Center will be a comprehensive and practical tool for growers to help farmers adapt stewardship practices that will benefit water quality, water temperature and fish and wildlife habitat of the Willamette River.

• Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Resource Center project page at http://www.orsolutions.org/willamette/sustainag.htm
• Partners include Norpac, ODA, ODOE, OWEB, ODF&W, NRCS, DEQ, USDA/Rural Development, Food Alliance, Defenders of Wildlife, Water Resources Department.

Oregon Solutions thanks the Meyer Memorial Trust and Oregon Community Foundation for continued support.