environmentalists

Oct 4, 2018

Brown touts state’s environmental legislation

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday announced legislation that would maintain Oregon's water and air quality rules at the same level or higher than they were the day before President Donald Trump took office.

Nov 3, 2011

Cove development wins over environmentalists, steps closer to deal

The developers of a proposed $185 million waterfront project called the Cove in Oregon City have approval from the city鈥檚 urban renewal commission for land-use applications to be passed to city staffers.

Sep 20, 2011

Buildings can now get LEED credit for fewer dead birds

A move by the U.S. Green Building Council may lead more architects to consult the Audubon Society of Portland, a group dedicated to improving bird safety. The USGBC is adding a bird-safety credit to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system, and some observers contend this will influence architects鈥� building designs.

Jul 18, 2011

Southwest Washington mining operation faces lawsuit

A Portland-based environmental group is seeking to stop exploratory drilling on forest lands near Mount St. Helens as a Canadian company prepares to probe for copper, gold, and other minerals.

Jun 10, 2011

Industrial lands bill passes Senate floor vote

A state Senate bill that would protect regionally significant industrial lands from being converted to other uses, and accelerate the permitting process on those lands, is one step closer to becoming law.

May 6, 2011

Student group fights Eugene riverfront development

A proposed office development in Eugene may not move forward at the planned site along the Willamette River near the University of Oregon. School officials last week announced that they were working with developer Trammell Crow Co. on a feasibility study to see if a building for the Oregon Research Institute could be constructed on a different site.

Dec 13, 2010

Group appealing Washington coal export facility

A coalition of conservation and clean energy groups today will appeal a permit to construct a coal export facility near Longview, Wash.

Sep 9, 2010

Wind war in Union County

An Eastern Oregon community is divided over a proposed wind development in the Grande Ronde Valley. Proponents say the wind farm could bring jobs and money to the struggling community, but a vocal group of residents say wind farms are unsightly, loud and ruinous to the landscape and wildlife.

Jul 22, 2010