http://www.sightline.org Links to other books, reports, and organizations on Oregon. daily 1 2006-02-22T23:37:51Z http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/1000_friends 1000 Friends works with Oregonians to enhance quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural and scenic areas. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:50Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/portland_osd Portland's Office of Sustainable Development purpose is to provide leadership and contribute practical solutions to ensure a prosperous community where people and nature thrive, now and in the future. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:51Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/coalition_livable_future CLF is a coalition of 60 community organizations working to strengthen regional planning efforts to ensure a healthy, equitable, and sustainable future for the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:51Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/metro Metro protects open space and parks, plans for land use and transportation, and manages garbage disposal and recycling for 1.3 million residents in three counties and 25 cities in the Portland, Oregon, region. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:53Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/oceh A non-profit, member-based organization that was founded in 1996, its mission is to protect public health and the environment by promoting alternatives to use, manufacture, release and disposal of toxic chemicals. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:54Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/ocpp OCPP does in-depth research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues. Its goal is to improve decision making and generate more opportunities for all Oregonians. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:54Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/opb The Oregon Progress Board is an independent state planning and oversight agency created by the Legislature in 1989. It is responsible for monitoring the state's 20-year strategic vision, Oregon Shines. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:54Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/ota OTA is a grassroots organization working towards toxics use reduction statewide. Its primary goal is to establish public policy changes in Oregon leading to dramatic reform in toxics use and contamination. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:54Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/oregon_water_trust The Oregon Water Trust's mission is to restore surface water flows for healthier streams in Oregon by using cooperative, free-market solutions. The intended result is healthier streams for fish, wildlife, and people. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-14T01:33:52Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/pdx_population_research Population Research Center provides current and historical census and related data for the State of Oregon, and for cities, counties, and other geographic areas in Oregon. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:55Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/resource_innovations A project of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment (UofO), RI offers research and technical assistance on sustainable development and climate change issues. Graduate students and faculty from UofO are involved in many of the projects. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:56Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/or-natural-step A membership organization that supports Oregon business, governmental, and educational organizations interested in using The Natural Step (TNS) framework for sustainability. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-05-25T00:06:24Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/report/sustainable_oregon This Guidance is designed to help state agencies put the concepts of sustainability into practice, ensuring sound stewardship of our human, economic and natural resources for today and tomorrow. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:34:01Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/report/oregon_shines This report looks at trend data for seven categories of Oregon Benchmarks, a collection of indicators that serve as vital signs for the well-being of the State of Oregon and are used to help set priorities and guide actions. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:34:01Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/report/or_businesss This document summarizes the findings of an exploratory research project on the economic impacts of a selected group of private businesses and non-profit organizations that are applying sustainable development practices in the state of Oregon. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:34:03Z Resource