Sustainability News
Central City Community Garden Helps County Residents Grow More Food
5/15/12 - 9:41 am
This past weekend, as reported on Oregon Public Broadcasting News, community members gathered at the Multnomah County East Building in downtown Gresham to help plant vegetables, and learn about healthy eating at the Central City Community Garden (CCCG). The CCCG is located on County land but is run by the community based organization Outgrowing Hunger. The Multnomah County Office of Sustainability worked with Outgrowing Hunger to put the vacant county land to use growing food.
Sustainability Jails Project Featured in Portland Tribune
4/19/12 - 8:39 am
The Portland Tribune has featured the Sustainable Jails Project with a front page story. The article provides a great overview of what the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Office of Sustainabilty have accomplished so far. We encourage you to take a look here.
Sustainable Jail Project Website Goes Live
4/18/12 - 2:43 pm
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Multnomah County Office of Sustainability, has been working to make jail operations more sustainable. This project paves the way for sustainable jails that save money, protect the environment, and support the local economy. Read more at www.sustainablejails.com.
Climate Report Shows Significant Progress Reducing GHG's
4/12/12 - 9:06 am
Multnomah County and the City of Portland have released a two-year progress report for 2009 Climate Action Plan. The progress report shows that total local carbon emissions continue to decline. By the end of 2010, emissions were 6 percent below 1990 levels, while national carbon emissions are up almost 12 percent over the same period. On a per person basis, Multnomah County carbon emissions have dropped 26 percent since 1990.
10 Years of Sustainability Success
3/13/12 - 12:59 pm
Fiscal Year 2011 marked the ten-year anniversary of the Multnomah County Office of Sustainability. In those ten-years a lot has been accomplished! The Office of Sustainability Progress Report, just released, documents the environmental, social, and economic benefits that have accrued to the communities of Multnomah County over the past 10 years.
Multnomah County Motor Pool Goes Electric!
2/6/12 - 3:56 pm
This week Multnomah County started using four new fully electric Nisan LEAFs in the motor pool. The four new LEAFs are electric vehicles that replace four older gasoline-fueled cars that will be retired from service. County employees can use the new motor pool LEAFs for work purposes. Each time an employee uses a LEAF, the county will save money on fuel costs -- the cost to run an electric vehicle is roughly 80 percent less than using a gas-powered car. At the same time, using these vehicles helps the environment, improves public health and takes us a step closer to energy independence.
Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship Program Featured in Urban Farm Magzine!
2/3/12 - 5:50 pm
This week Urban Farm Magazine online ran a story documenting some of the groundbreaking farmer apprenticeship programs that are sprouting up all over the country. Featured in the article is BUFA and our very own Farmer Dan talking about the program.
Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship Program Graduates First Cohort
1/6/12 - 5:11 pm
The Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship (BUFA), an innovative program developed to train entry level farmers in Multnomah County, finished its pilot season last month by graduating 17 eager new farmers.
Sustainability Film Series: Economics of Happiness
12/5/11 - 11:28 am
Join your neighbors at the Multnomah County Sustainability Film Series, a documentary and lively discussion event at McMenamin's Bagdad Theater.
Films are always FREE to the public. Food and drink are available for purchase through McMenamins to enjoy during the event.
Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship Application Period Now Open for 2012 Season
11/15/11 - 10:59 am
After a successful pilot year, Multnomah County and OSU Extension Service are partnering again in 2012 to offer the Beginning Urban Farmer Apprenticeship. The course includes classroom training, hands-on field work and a farm management workshop series focused on farm business planning.
