Energy and the Environment Take Leading Roles in Upcoming Forums
Posted on March 19, 2007 by oregoncub
Tags, Climate and Conservation
CUB wants to let our members know about two upcoming forums on energy and the environment that will be happening in the next few weeks. We encourage you to share these notices with your friends and family, and if possible to attend one of these events, bringing your questions, your ideas, and your passion for clean, stable energy choices.
Congresswoman Darlene Hooley to Convene Public Forum on Renewable Energy in Oregon: Opportunities, Obstacles and Outlook
As a newly appointed member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Congresswoman Darlene Hooley’s (OR-5) top priorities include promoting energy efficiency and production of alternative fuels, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing the factors that contribute to global climate change.
Experts have predicted that climate change could have a devastating impact on Oregon with severe rain and snow patterns, diminished water supplies and crop productivity, increased forest fires and pests, and threatened ecosystems. Thankfully, Oregon is ahead of the game in dedicating resources to research and development of alternative energy such as wind, ocean wave energy, biomass and biofuels. By capitalizing on our unique assets, our state is poised to provide alternatives to fossil fuels while improving the economic and environmental forecast for all Oregonians.
Come learn what Oregon is doing to produce new sources of energy, and what it will take to become the model for the rest of the nation. Congresswoman Hooley is looking forward to your contribution to this important discussion.
Date: Monday April 2, 2007
Location:
Portland State University
Smith Memorial Student Union
1825 SW Broadway Avenue, Rooms 327-328
Portland, OR
Check-In: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Forum: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Please call Andrea Salinas at 503-557-1324 to RSVP or to receive more information.
Energy and Environment Forum with Rep. Ben Cannon (Oregon HD 46)
Event: Environmental Forum with Representative Ben Cannon
Date & Time: Saturday March 24, 9-11 am - rain or shine.
Location: Mt. Tabor Park, Picnic Shelter A. It’s on the north side of the park, near the amphitheater.
Contact: Leon Lindstrom, (503) 349-6033
On Saturday March 24, from 9 to 11 am, Representative Cannon will host a House District 46 environmental forum at Mt. Tabor, focusing on environmental legislation during the current legislative session and environmental goals for 2008 and 2009. The public is invited and welcome.
The Oregon Legislature is considering a number of key environmental issues year. Renewable-energy standards and Measure 37 reform are two top priorities. Senate Bill 373, the Renewable Energy Standard bill, is perhaps the most important bill for Oregon’s energy future now before the 2007 Legislature, and Ben has been a strong supporter. If passed, it would require that 25% of Oregon’s electricity come from renewable sources by the year 2025.
Healthy air, water, and land are critical to Oregon’s economic future and livability. We must build on our region’s heritage as a leader in conservation, land-use planning, public transportation, recycling, and pollution reduction. The issues go beyond those listed here, and securing the state’s environmental future will require much more than we can accomplish this year in the Legislature. The March 24 environmental forum will address current legislation, and will also consider goals for 2008 and beyond.
Oregon is well-positioned to be a leader in a cleaner, renewable economy, but it will require planning, diligence, and the active participation of citizens in the public process. The forum on March 24 is a key piece of working through the details of legislation in the 2007 session and building energy for long-term environmental reform in Oregon.
Rep. Cannon is honored to co-host this event with the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, the Oregon Conservation Network, and the Citizens’ Utility Board of Oregon.
Oregon State Representative Ben Cannon
900 Court St. NE H-487, Salem, OR 97301
(503) 986-1446
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