Category Archives: Environment-Recycling

Attention Oregon Gardeners: Invasive Worms!

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Tim Foelker

Be on the lookout for the Jumping Worm (Amynthas agrestis), which has started showing up in the Pacific Northwest. Report any sitings. Public participation aids in the the process of early detection and rapid response (EDRR), and helps protect our … Continue reading →

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State of Oregon is looking for Citizen Advisors for Land Conservation & Development Committee

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Gary Haliski

Staff and members of the Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee(CIAC) are hosting a meeting to provide information for community members to learn  more about CIAC and the work of the coming year. Find preliminary information about the committee here. Please join … Continue reading →

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Congressman Peter DeFazio on Transportation Electrification – March 8

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Gary Haliski

Meeting: Congressman Peter DeFazio on Transportation ElectrificationMonday, March 85 PMTo get the zoom link for this free event, email: contact@eveva.org. Our Congressman, Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the US House of Representatives, will present an overview of … Continue reading →

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SCCG-Garden Plot Worm Assessments

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Tim Foelker

In the Santa Clara Community Garden last year there was discussion of an invasive worm species showing up in some garden plots (crazy jumping worms, read more below). We suggest that this year gardeners make an assessment of the worm … Continue reading →

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Recycling Plastics: Keep ’em Clean and Sorted

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Tim Foelker

Wondering how to properly prepare plastics for recycling? This comprehensive paper on The Importance of Cleaning, Drying, and Sorting details all the things one needs to do and WHY. If you are serious about recycling, please read this webpage posted by EcoGeneration.org. … Continue reading →

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