Spring 2007
Jan. 11, 2007 - Oregonian - New vistas in parks due travelers by pedal, footOpen spaces – The evolution of a bridge over the Tualatin River spans dollars and decades
Jan. 12, 2007 - Portland Tribune - City critters adapt to urban landscapeSprawl is making human encounters with wildlife more common than ever
Jan. 25, 2007 - Ecological Landscapes Connecting Neighborhood to City and City to RegionPortland State University’s 2007 Metropolitan Briefing Book, Analyzing the Ingredients of a Successful Region, features a chapter on the region’s natural assets by Mike Houck and Jim Labbe
Feb. 09, 2007 - Portland Tribune - Rain has its hidden costsStorm water, sewer overflows are a constant challenge
Feb. 19, 2007 - City of Beaverton - Habitat Friendly Development PracticesThe Beaverton Habitat Friendly Development Practices Guidance Manual (adopted February 12, 2007) identifies Habitat Friendly Development Practices and Low Impact Development techniques applicable in the City and incentives offered by the City to use the techniques.
Mar. 06, 2007 - Gresham Outlook - Federal funds to help local trailGresham will receive $800,000 to put bridge over Powell Boulevard for the Gresham-Fairview Trail
Mar. 14, 2007 - City of Portland - Portland River Plan ReportThe River Plan’s report Developing the River Plan/North Reach: A Summary of Willamette Greenway Plan Implementation Issues and Solutions is out for public review. This draft report summarizes the key issues and potential solutions that the River Plan is intending to address. Comments on this report are due on March 16, 2007.
Mar. 14, 2007 - Appetite for Oregon fish may toughen clean water standardsEnvironmental agencies open debate on Oregon pollution regulations
Mar. 27, 2007 - Portland Business Journal - Metro earns highest bond ratings from Moody's, Standard & Poor'sSound fiscal management at Metro yields dividends for natural area acquisition