Upcoming Events

Healthy Environment Forum: Drugs in the Water: How our Medicine Cabinets are Contaminating Nature   Doubletree Hotel-Lloyd Center 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland, 2008-06-19 18:00:00 - 2008-06-19 20:00:00

Have you ever wondered what happens to those pharmaceuticals that you flush down the toilet? What about the hospitals and nursing homes that do the same or the effect of the effluent that streams from the plants that manufacture them? Ilene Ruhoy, MD will discuss how prescription drugs enter the environment, the potential consequences of their presence in the environment, how these pollutants affect us as well as fish and other species. Dr. Ruhoy is an Associate Professor at Touro University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Vegas and a researcher with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. RESERVATION INFORMATION • All events are from 6-8 pm at the Doubletree Hotel-Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah, Portland) and include heavy hors d’oeuvres. • Cost is $35 per event ($25 for OEC members and employees of nonprofit or governmental agencies).

Healthy Environment Forum: The Falling Age of Puberty in U.S. Girls: What We Know and Need to Know - May 22, 2008   Doubletree Hotel-Lloyd Center 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland, 2008-05-22 18:00:00 - 2008-05-22 20:00:00

Girls get their first periods today, on average, a few months earlier than did girls 40 years ago, but they get their breasts one to two years earlier. Over the course of a few decades, the childhoods of U.S. girls have been significantly shortened. What does this mean for girls today and their health in the future? Early puberty is caused by a combination of factors. The interactions among these factors can be quite complex. As an example: We know that endocrine-disrupting chemicals are a possible cause of early puberty, but we also know that exposure to these chemicals in utero or early in life can also lead to low birth weight and obesity, which are themselves possible causes of early puberty. Sandra Steingraber, PhD, distinguished visiting scholar in the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ithaca College, and author of "Consequences of Early Puberty in U.S. Girls - Implications for Learning" will share recent findings in this area and to discuss the policy actions that are needed to address this problem. RESERVATION INFORMATION • All events are from 6-8 pm at the Doubletree Hotel-Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah, Portland) and include heavy hors d’oeuvres. • Cost is $35 per event ($25 for OEC members and employees of nonprofit or governmental agencies). Portland, OR 97209

Oregon Water Supply and Conservation Initiative   725 Summer Street Salem, Oregon Water Resources Department Conference Rooms 124A&B, 2008-03-04 09:00:00 - 2008-03-04 12:00:00

The workshops are part of the Oregon Water Resource Department's efforts to assess water demands and opportunities for water conservation throughout the state. Your input is needed to help us collect the data necessary to build a long-term picture of Oregon's water resources. Please join us. To RSVP contact Brandi Elmer at OWRD: 503-986-0875.

Oregon Water Supply and Conservation Initiative   10 S Oakdale Medford, Oregon Old Jackson County Courthouse, First Floor Meeting Room, 2008-03-07 09:00:00 - 2008-03-07 12:00:00

The workshops are part of the Oregon Water Resource Department's efforts to assess water demands and opportunities for water conservation throughout the state. Your input is needed to help us collect the data necessary to build a long-term picture of Oregon's water resources. Please join us. To RSVP contact Brandi Elmer at OWRD: 503-986-0875.

Oregon Water Supply and Conservation Initiative   827 SW Deschutes Ave. Redmond, Oregon Redmond Library, 2008-03-18 09:00:00 - 2008-03-18 12:00:00

The workshops are part of the Oregon Water Resource Department's efforts to assess water demands and opportunities for water conservation throughout the state. Your input is needed to help us collect the data necessary to build a long-term picture of Oregon's water resources. Please join us. To RSVP contact Brandi Elmer at OWRD: 503-986-0875.

Oregon Water Supply and Conservation Initiative   500 SW Dorion, Pendleton, Oregon, City of Pendleton Community Room at City Hall, 2008-03-19 09:00:00 - 2008-03-19 12:00:00

The workshops are part of the Oregon Water Resource Department's efforts to assess water demands and opportunities for water conservation throughout the state. Your input is needed to help us collect the data necessary to build a long-term picture of Oregon's water resources. Please join us. To RSVP contact Brandi Elmer at OWRD: 503-986-0875.

Presentation: Stormwater Solutions: Turning Oregon’s Rain Back into a Resource   Benton County Public Works Departmet 360 SW Avery Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333, 2008-02-27 15:00:00 - 2008-02-27 16:30:00

Teresa Huntsinger, Program Director for Clean Rivers at the Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) will give a presentation titled “Stormwater Solutions: Turning Oregon’s Rain Back into a Resource.” In 2007, OEC convened a task force to develop recommendations for protecting human health, natural resources and public infrastructure from the impacts of urban runoff. The recommendations involve advancing the use of innovative stormwater management facilities that mimic natural hydrology and adopting pollution prevention practices. The task force identified existing social and political obstacles to implementing these solutions and developed strategies for overcoming them.

Beaverton Neighborhood Summit – Living Greener   Beaverton City hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive. Beaverton, Oregon 97005, 2008-04-19 09:00:00 - 2008-04-19 12:00:00

Beaverton Neighborhood Summit – Living Greener Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 9am to noon. Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Dr., Beaverton, OR 97005 Free admission The City and Beaverton Committee for Citizen Involvement will host its 2nd Neighborhood Summit on “Living Greener” on Saturday, April 19th. The Summit will provide citizens with practical solutions to be earth friendly and information on what the City and region is doing to protect and improve the environment.

New Market Opportunities for Central Oregon Food and Farm Businesses   2500 NE Neff Road, Bend, Oregon, 2008-04-03 16:00:00 - 2008-04-03 20:00:00

Consumers are increasingly choosing food products grown regionally they believe are healthier for them, the environment, and their community. These markets are growing beyond farmers’ markets and food co-ops to include food service companies, restaurants, hospitals, schools, and grocery chains. How can you benefit from these markets? This workshop will feature: • Food and farm businesses who have accessed these markets sharing successes and challenges. • Buyers of regional food and food grown with enhanced stewardship will discuss their needs. • The Oregon Environmental Council will share consumer preferences and marketing trends in this fast growing sector. • And, there will be a survey of producers and buyers who wish to operate in a more regional market to create a market connections directory.

Secretary of State Bill Bradbury Presents "An Inconvenient Truth" April 24, 2008 - Corvallis, OR   OSU - MU lounge, 2008-04-24 18:30:00 - 2008-04-24 19:30:00

The Oregon Environmental Council has teamed up with Secretary of State Bill Bradbury to bring the “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show to communities around Oregon. Secretary Bradbury was one of the first 50 people to be trained by Al Gore to give his "An Inconvenient Truth" slide show. Bill has adapted the slide show to heavily focus on the effects of global warming on the pacific northwest.

Secretary of State Bill Bradbury Presents "An Inconvenient Truth" May 27, 2008 - Oregon City, OR   Clackmas Community College - 19600 Mollala, 2008-05-27 12:00:00 - 2008-05-27 13:00:00

The Oregon Environmental Council has teamed up with Secretary of State Bill Bradbury to bring the “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show to communities around Oregon. Secretary Bradbury was one of the first 50 people to be trained by Al Gore to give his "An Inconvenient Truth" slide show. Bill has adapted the slide show to heavily focus on the effects of global warming on the pacific northwest.

Forum for Business and the Environment:The Next Green Building Revolution: Moving Beyond Zero Impact   Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, Lloyd Center, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St (Located on MAX light rail at Lloyd Center station), Portland, OR 97232, 2008-06-03 07:30:00 - 2008-06-03 09:30:00

The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® rating system is the leading standard in green building and a major driver in the growth of this market. As green building enters the mainstream, early adopters are setting their sights above and beyond LEED. Our panel will address critical questions: Will the next target be zero-impact buildings or an even more aggressive goal? What does a “living building” look like and how can development actually help restore watersheds and slow global warming? How will the new LEED Neighborhood Development standard shape sustainable communities in the short term? Where is the green building industry headed?Speakers: Gina Franzosa | Director, Oregon Chapter, Cascadia Region Green Building Council Scott Lewis | Founder and Principal, Brightworks

Forum for Business and the Environment:Business Leader Forum: How Green Practices Increase Profits and Customer Satisfaction   Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, 2008-10-17 11:30:00 - 2008-10-17 13:30:00

Many companies throughout Oregon are seeing their bottom lines improve by adopting green practices. Businesses are finding new ways to cut costs, reduce waste, and use less energy, thereby increasing profitability. They are also increasing customer satisfaction and attracting new customers. Company leaders from across the state – spanning a variety of industries – will share their experiences of: Making their business practices and operations greener; -What ‘greener’ really means -What financial incentives are available for making these changes -How these changes improve their bottom lines Invited Speakers: Speakers whose expertise will be relevant to the local area business sectors will be announced on our web site (www.oeconline.org)

Better Living Show   Portland Expo Center, 2008-03-28 12:00:00 - 2008-03-28 21:00:00

OEC will have a presence at this year's Better Living Show. The Better Living Show gives you access to local resources that will improve your life in six core areas: lifestyle, home/garden, food/beverage, transportation, clean tech and conservation. All designed to introduce you to businesses and groups in our city that can help you make more ecologically sustainable lifestyle choices. All presented in an entertaining way like you’ve never seen before. From layout and lighting to the food and speakers, the Better Living Show will be unlike any show—green or otherwise—that you’ve ever seen.

Better Living Show   Portland Expo Center, 2008-03-29 11:00:00 - 2008-03-29 21:00:00

OEC will have a presence at this year's Better Living Show. The Better Living Show gives you access to local resources that will improve your life in six core areas: lifestyle, home/garden, food/beverage, transportation, clean tech and conservation. All designed to introduce you to businesses and groups in our city that can help you make more ecologically sustainable lifestyle choices. All presented in an entertaining way like you’ve never seen before. From layout and lighting to the food and speakers, the Better Living Show will be unlike any show—green or otherwise—that you’ve ever seen.

Better Living Show   Portland Expo Center, 2008-03-30 11:00:00 - 2008-03-30 17:00:00

OEC will have a presence at this year's Better Living Show. The Better Living Show gives you access to local resources that will improve your life in six core areas: lifestyle, home/garden, food/beverage, transportation, clean tech and conservation. All designed to introduce you to businesses and groups in our city that can help you make more ecologically sustainable lifestyle choices. All presented in an entertaining way like you’ve never seen before. From layout and lighting to the food and speakers, the Better Living Show will be unlike any show—green or otherwise—that you’ve ever seen.

Multnomah County Brown Bag Series Presents OEC's Pollution in People   Multnomah County Central Library, US Bank Room, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland, 2008-04-08 12:00:00 - 2008-04-08 13:00:00

Come find out what pollution is doing in the bodies of Oregonians, and about the associated health costs of pollution in the environment. "In 2007, ten Oregon women and men volunteered to have their bodies tested in a study of chemical pollution in Oregonians. These Oregonians represent a diverse group of people from rural and urban areas throughout the state. Unfortunately, one thing they probably share with all Oregonians is the unwelcome presence of toxic chemicals in their bodies..." To learn more about this study, visit: http://www.oeconline.org/pollutioninpeople/ Bring a friend, neighbor, or coworker! This event is open to the public.

Oregon Public Health - Public Health Week   Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St, Portland, Oregon, 2008-04-08 08:00:00 - 2008-04-08 17:00:00

This year's Public Health Week theme is Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance. The Oregon Public Health Division is sponsoring a week of exhibits and display tables from both State Public Health programs and community partners involved in climate change activities. OEC will have a table/booth to help link public health with climate change activities.

Oregon Public Health - Public Health Week   Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St, Portland, Oregon, 2008-04-09 08:00:00 - 2008-04-09 17:00:00

This year's Public Health Week theme is Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance. The Oregon Public Health Division is sponsoring a week of exhibits and display tables from both State Public Health programs and community partners involved in climate change activities. OEC will have a table/booth to help link public health with climate change activities.

Healthy Environment, Healthy People Presentation   School of Nursing, room 358/364 OHSU, 2008-04-21 12:00:00 - 2008-04-21 13:00:00

Not open to the public: A discussion of emerging science of environmental and health impacts of pollution. Presentation of two recent studies by Oregon Environmental Council: Pollution in People and Price of Disease.

NCNM’s Environmental Action Committee presents Pollution in People presentation   NCNM Room 310 049 SW Porter St Portland, OR 97201, 2008-04-24 12:00:00 - 2008-04-24 13:00:00

Open to Public: Find out what pollution is doing in the bodies of Oregonians and about the associated health costs of pollution in the environment.

Toxic Bust: A Thought-provoking Documentary on Chemicals and Cancer   PCC Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St., Terrell Hall Room 122, 2008-05-13 18:00:00 - 2008-05-13 19:00:00

A film by Megan Siler that explores common chemical exposures in the home and workplace and shows what we can do to reduce toxic exposures Panel Question/Answer Session immediately follows the film Why do Oregon and Washington have such high rates of breast cancer incidence? Washington #1 Oregon #5 African-American women under age 36 Presented by Portland Community College, Oregon Environmental Council, Rachel’s Friends Breast Cancer Coalition, and the Breast Cancer Fund Speakers: Hester Dooley, M.S., Oregon Environmental Council (OEC), focuses on expanding the current statewide Eco-Healthy Childcare project to other states so children nationwide can benefit from reduced environmental toxins in child care facilities. Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis, M.P.H., PhD. As Environmental Health Program Director at OEC, Renee works to develop and promote policies and projects that protect kids’ health from toxic pollution and to strengthen collaborative relationships with health professionals. Diane Lund-Muzikant. As Board Chair of Rachel’s Friend’s Breast Cancer Coalition, an Oregon advocacy organization dedicated to lowering the incidence of breast and other cancers by reducing our exposure to environmental carcinogens, Diane works to educate, initiate legislative action, and organize for change on behalf of Oregonians. No cost to attend.