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Summer 2003

Apr. 21, 2003 - The Effect of Environmental Zoning and Amenities on Property Values: Portland, Oregon

Summary of a study by Dr. Noelwah Netusil of Reed College.

May. 05, 2003 - Building at Boring Lava Domes Resisted

Discusses the efforts of Gresham Citizens to apply the lessons learned during the 1996 Flood and protect scenic, wildlife, and water quality in and around the Gresham Buttes. See additional related articles listed below.

May. 28, 2003 - Oregonian - River Zones Little Threat to Home Values Jun. 01, 2003 - Media Project - The Rivers That Were

OPB radio recently featured the two part series Rivers That Were by nationally accliamed radio producer Barbara Bernstein of Portland Oregon. Part II of the series Beaver Taught Salmon How To Jump includes a report on urban stream recovery efforts in Portland.

Current Events

Audubon Society of Portland - Great Blue Heron Week!

May 28 – June 8 2008

April 23 - Celebrate 20 Years of Parks and Greenspace Planning

Wednesday April 23, 2008 Celebrating 20 Years of Regional Parks and Greenspace Planning

5-8pm Bridgeport Brew Pub + Bakery 1313 NW Marshall, Portland

Oregonian - In green Portland, towering growth still sprouts

A Metro government contest challenges designers to incorporate nature and quality of life in creating livable spaces