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State capital: Salem
Entered Union: Feb. 14, 1859
Population: 3,594,586 (2004 estimate)
Area 95,997 sq mi. (248,632 sq km)
Governor: Ted Kulongoski (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 5
State nickname: Beaver State

Oregon Headlines

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  • Storm closes parts of I-84 in Eastern Oregon

  • Kids alone for days, parents dead in locked room

  • Cold Weather Brings Hypothermia Threat - Oregon Department Of Health

  • Oregon considers subbing mileage tax for gas tax

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  • Another View: Cultured Oregonians

  • Big Brother/Backseat Driver

  • Storm dumps on Ore. highways; slide destroys house

  • Oregon Supreme Court justice suggests death penalty review

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  • Five people are hurt when a mudslide slams into a Lake Oswego neighborhood

  • Oregon considers taxing miles instead of gasoline; hybrid cars could threaten road upkeep

  • In Oregon, the number of surrendered animals varies

  • As New Year nears,Oregon bars prepare for smoke ban

  • Pacific storm brings flood threat in Oregon

  • Film industry looking more toward Oregon for productions

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    Oregon USA : Science and Environment
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  • 24 pages found in Science and Environment:

    Association of Oregon Recyclers
    Supports recycling policies and programs at the local and state level. Provides a network where recyclers can share knowledge and expertise.
    http://www.aorr.org

    Biosystems Analysis Group
    Applies systems theory, artificial intelligence and geographic information systems methodologies to the analysis of biological systems.
    http://waterconnection.orst.edu/

    Climate of Oregon
    Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center.
    http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/OREGON.htm

    The Coastal Landscape Analysis and Modeling Study (CLAMS)
    Describes a multi-disciplinary research effort to analyze the ecological, economic, and social consequences of forest policies of in the Oregon Coast Range. Includes resource maps, data, publications and other information.
    http://www.fsl.orst.edu/clams/

    Environmental Stewardship Project
    Oregon based project to educate about the environment.
    http://tesp.tripod.com/index/index.html

    Friends of Opal Creek
    This non-profit maintains and stewards the Opal Creek Educational Center. Facility allows organizations and educational groups to gather and experience forest wilderness. Seminars sponsored.
    http://www.opalcreek.org

    The Great Blue Heron
    An educational resource for Backyard Birders with information on The Columbia Slough in Portland, Oregon.
    http://www.thegreatblueheron.com/

    Looking for Oregon's Future: What is Sustainability?
    An exploration of the definitions, issues, and efforts related to achieving environmental sustainability in the state.
    http://oregonfuture.oregonstate.edu/

    Malheur Experiment Station Weed Control
    Information about crops, soils, weather, and cultivation techniques in Oregon.
    http://www.cropinfo.net/

    Molalla RiverWatch, Molalla, Oregon, USA
    A non-profit organization created to protect, preserve, and restore the quality of the Molalla River and its tributaries.
    http://molallariverwatch.org

    Native Plant Society of Oregon
    A statewide network of 13 chapters and 1000+ members dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation, and study of Oregon's native vegetation.
    http://www.npsoregon.org

    Oregon CropMAP
    Agricultural production statistics and recommended agricultural products for each county.
    http://newcrop.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/cropmap/oregon/default.html

    Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
    Offerings include information on geologic and coastal hazards, oil and gas in Oregon, mined land reclamation, and the "Nature of the Northwest Information Center."
    http://www.oregongeology.com

    Oregon Flora Project
    Resource for vascular plants of Oregon. Includes an online plant atlas, photo gallery, rare plant guide, and newsletter.
    http://www.oregonflora.org/

    Oregon Green School Association
    Provides schools with information they need to set up and maintain successful waste reduction programs and to recognize schools for their waste reduction achievements.
    http://www.oregongreenschools.org/

    Oregon Natural Desert Association
    Exists to protect, defend, and restore High Desert lands and water from irresponsible livestock grazing, mining, and geothermal development.
    http://www.onda.org/

    Oregon Soils
    Information about NRCS soil mapping status for the state and access to soil survey reports available electronically.
    http://www.or.nrcs.usda.gov/pnw_soil/

    Oregon Toxics Alliance
    Promotes reduction in unnecessary use of toxic substances, particularly toxic materials in commercial fertilizers. Includes information about fertilizer contaminants.
    http://www.oregontoxics.org/

    Oregon Water Resources Department
    Offers access to current stream flow data and studies of Oregon groundwater and surface water resources.
    http://www.wrd.state.or.us/

    SOLV
    Non-profit organization with programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon. Volunteer events can be searched by type, date or location.
    http://www.solv.org/

    Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust
    A non-profit assisting the Oregon Department of Forestry with a capital and endowment fundraising campaign for the Tillamook Forest Interpretive Center. History and news provided.
    http://www.tillamookforestcenter.org

    Umatilla Comprehensive Monitoring Program
    Program to provide information on changes to the environment during the period of construction, operation, and closure of the U.S. Army Umatilla Chemical Demilitarization Facility in Oregon.
    http://www.umatilla-cmp.org

    Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council
    Nonregulatory group established to improve watershed quality in northeastern Oregon. Includes extensive stream and water quality data, information about fish passage issues, reports of current activities, and other information.
    http://www.wwbwc.org/

    Wolftree
    A charitable non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, providing educational programs in ecology. Field activities include studies of Cascade streams and mountain ecology.
    http://www.beoutside.org/



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