Winter 2005
Oct. 10, 2005 - Oregonian - Port asked to protect rare haven on riverConservation groups say Hayden Island’s west end, home to 81 types of birds, is vital habitat
Oct. 11, 2005 - Closing the Sellwood Gap: Three bridges to the future Oct. 12, 2005 - Oregonian - Dreams take root at site of new parkCitizens help restore Errol Heights Natural Area and establish a new park along SE Portland’s Johnson Creek.
Oct. 25, 2005 - Milwaukie River Front SurveyFill out the Milwaukie Riverfront Survey and ask that habitat restoration and open space be given a high priority in the master planning of the new Riverfront Park.
Oct. 26, 2005 - Oregonian - Big Four Corners PreservedNeighborhood activsts Linda Robinson and Alice Blatt work successfully with City of Portland to preserve the 114 acre Big Four Corners Natural Area along the Columbia Slough in Wilkes Neighborhood of NE Portland.
Nov. 04, 2005 - Willow Creek Restoration Project UnderwayThe wide floodplain of Willow Creek running westward from NW 143rd in unincorporated Washington County is the focus of Clean Water Service’s recent stream and floodplain enhancement work.
Nov. 13, 2005 - Oregonian - Kayak crusaders persuade polluters to come cleanArmed with plastic bottles and the law, a nonprofit group wins more in penalties than the state DEQ
Nov. 24, 2005 - Oregonian - Warning signs from Forest ParkRecreational use, nearby development, tree deaths, fire risk and almost no budget. Is this urban gem crying for help?
Nov. 28, 2005 - Bob Sallinger and Jim Labbe Respond to November 22, 2005 Tribune Article "Saving the Suburbs" Nov. 30, 2005 - Clean Water Services stakeholder meeting - Wednesday December 14As a result of our challenge of the municipal stormwater permits, DEQ is requiring Clean Water Services and other permittees to perform a public involvement process when developing their stormwater management plan. The Tualatin Riverkeepers urges you to Get involved!
Dec. 01, 2005 - West Linn Tidings - West Linn Wilderness Park is finding FriendsFriends of Wilderness Park form in West Linn after the illegal placement of a city water pipe through the park.
Dec. 02, 2005 - West Linn Tidings - Citizen pressures West Linn to complete Goal 5 InventoryFor six years, neighborhood activist Greg Morse has been lobbying publicly for the city to fulfill one of Oregon’s statewide goals: to identify its wetlands, riparian areas, wildlife, scenic areas, open spaces, natural areas and historic resources.
Dec. 06, 2005 - Oregonian - Metro may ask voters for levy to expand, maintain open spaceMetro leaders may ask voters for more money to buy park land and natural areas—and to care for acreage purchased over the past decade.
Dec. 08, 2005 - Oregonian - From a kitchen table to a 645-acre parkThirty five years ago, a stay-at-home mom led a successful drive for a 645-acre park we know today as Tryon Creek State Natural Area. It ranks as a major achievement of citizen participation. Lucille Beck, who turns 80 next week, remains active with Friends of Tryon Creek. Here’s how she remembers the park’s creation.
Dec. 22, 2005 - Letter to Tigard Times on Tualatin River Flooding Dec. 22, 2005 - Oregonian - DEQ maps Ross Island solutionA 3-foot cap of clean soil to seal contaminated material would clear the site for transfer to Portland
Dec. 23, 2005 - Portland Tribune - Portland Tribune Editorial: Metro acquisition program pays offPortland-area residents have done more than talk about conserving natural areas and valuable habitat lands. They’ve committed millions of dollars toward the goal of preserving the very quality that makes this region special —its natural heritage.
Dec. 28, 2005 - Oregonian - METRO BOND MEASURE: Protecting greenspace benefits everybodyOregonian guest commentary by Bob Sallinger, Jim Labbe, and Mike Houck
Dec. 29, 2005 - Oregonian - SW Neighbors Schifsky and Barnett lead tree protection reform effortsA group of Southwest Portland residents concerned about trees lost at the hands of developers and individual property owners spent several months looking for reasons and solutions. Now they are sharing information with other neighborhoods and working with city officials to simplify and improve city tree regulations.