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Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month: the rich and varied heritages within ‘Latinx’ identities

Three Ecotrust team members share vulnerably about who they are, their reflections about Latinx Heritage Month, and recommended readings.

Yolimar Rivera Vázquez
October 15, 2021 15 October 2021

A note to the Ecotrust community

A note from our departing Executive Director, Jeremy Barnicle, on his transition and what's next.

Jeremy Barnicle
September 1, 2021 21 September 2021

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In humble collaboration

In humble collaboration, the Ecotrust team embarked on a strategic planning process.

Ecotrust Team
August 12, 2021 13 August 2021

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Ground Up graduates from the Redd

Ground Up reaches their goal of moving to their own space and reflects on the positive impact of the Redd on Salmon for their small business

Kaitlyn Rich
May 7, 2021 07 May 2021

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Reflecting on food, roots, and family

Aaron Vargas, Food Equity Manager, reflects on what inspires his work building equitable regional food systems.

Aaron Vargas
March 18, 2021 26 March 2021

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What it takes to catch a fish: An interview with Native Candy

Seafood business Indian Candy discusses their journey and vision and the inextricable link between salmon and Native people of our region.

Tyson Rasor
March 11, 2021 06 October 2021

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Forward progress

Together, we took on the challenges of the year.

Emilie Chen
December 8, 2020 09 December 2020

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Drinking water data for coastal communities

Through an interactive mapping tool, we highlight opportunities to protect drinking watersheds up and down the Oregon coast.

Sara Loreno
November 20, 2020 25 November 2020

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Casting a vote for common purpose

Ecotrust team members discuss what's at stake in the upcoming election.

Jeremy Barnicle
October 27, 2020 27 October 2020

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Building back better

As we confront the multiple crises here in our home region, we need to think bigger than getting back to “normal.”

Jeremy Barnicle
October 8, 2020 13 October 2020