Sen. Schrader attending conversations on clean energy jobs, balanced growth, and toxics
July 27, 2010
Contact: Toby Van Fleet,
OLCV Ed Fund Communications Director,
503-224-4011 x212, toby@olcv.org
Media Advisory: Summer Conversation Series continues
Two forums left in Clackamas County as part of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund’s statewide series on clean energy jobs, balanced growth and reducing exposure to toxics
Clackamas County—Last week marked the start of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund’s Summer Conversation Series, a series of forums around the state set up for community members to discuss key issues of environmental and economic concern. Oregon State Senator Martha Schrader is attending all three discussions in Clackamas County. The first forum there took place last week. (See below for remaining dates, times and locations.)
All community members are encouraged to attend and participate. Each of the three conversations focuses on only one topic. Last week’s forum centered around job creation through the use of renewable energy made in the USA.
The remaining topics in the series are:
- Reducing Oregonians’ exposure to dangerous toxics
- Balanced growth that protects our communities in the wake of the BP disaster
These issues top the list of environmental concerns for Oregonians. The forums are each one-hour conversations facilitated by respected community leaders and featuring topic-relevant experts from partner groups: 1000 Friends of Oregon, Environment Oregon, The Oregon Environmental Council, and The Renewable Northwest Project.
OLCV Ed Fund’s Summer Conversation Series with Senator Martha Schrader
Date: August 4
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Gladstone Senior Center, 1050 Portland Avenue, Gladstone
Topic: Reducing Oregonians’ exposure to dangerous toxics
Date: August 18
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Providence Willamette Falls Community Education Center, 519 15th Street, Oregon City
Topic: Balanced growth that protects our communities in the wake of the BP disaster
These forums are part of a statewide series of conversations organized by the OLCV Ed Fund. Communities in Deschutes, Jackson and Marion counties will also be invited to connect with legislators there--Representative Judy Stiegler, Senator Alan Bates and Representative Brian Clem respectively. For more information on the series, visit www.olcveducationfund.org/summerseries.
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund is the sister organization of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, and administers programs that help citizens learn how to make real changes in their community—like improving the quality of their water and air and protecting neighborhoods, farmland, and wildlife. www.olcveducationfund.org.
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