policy Archives - Ecotrust

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The opportunities and hard work ahead

In reviewing the plans put forward by the incoming Biden administration, several elements align with work already underway.

Jeremy Barnicle
November 7, 2020 07 November 2020

A column of smoke over a forested hills

The future of our forests at the confluence of climate change and wildfire

This year's wildfire season has been nothing short of devastating. How did we get here and where do we go from here?

Brent Davies
September 22, 2020 28 September 2020

Welcome Cat Goughnour

We chat with our new board member, Cat Goughnour, who has been part of Ecotrust's racial equity work since 2016.

Emilie Chen
September 15, 2020 20 November 2020

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Climate, land, and BIPOC leadership: Pursuing equity-centered solutions

Jamese Kwele, Director of Food Equity / Director of Equity, spoke on centering equity in climate solutions panel hosted by Rep. Blumenauer.

Jamese Kwele
July 23, 2020 24 July 2020

Advancing equity in Farm to School education

In a recent keynote address, Jamese Kwele shared examples of centering equity in Farm to School and where opportunity exists to do more.

Jamese Kwele
February 24, 2020 28 February 2020

Changes in Rules and Regulations: What you need to know about changes to ORS 65

The changes to ORS 65 will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The statutory changes will affect the way all nonprofits in Oregon work and act. Come learn about simplified rules for majority voting, allowances for voting by email, modifications to the conflicts of interest provisions and changes to a number of requirements for membership nonprofits.

Olivia Bartruff
December 11, 2019 07 December 2019

A large banner with the words "This is an emergency, climate debate now" is suspended from the seventh floor of a parking structure.

Cutting to the core of the climate crisis

Grant Coordinator Madeleine Corich reflects on how she overcame climate despair, by organizing with the youth-led movement Sunrise.

Madeleine Corich
September 12, 2019 12 September 2019

Introducing Jamese Kwele

Our Director of Food Equity talks about her new role.

Doe Hatfield
June 11, 2019 27 June 2019

CB-Dos & Don’ts

Emerge Law Group presents the dos and don'ts of CBD. Join them for a night of illumination and networking with Emerge Law Group attorneys, special guest Sunny Summers from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and industry professionals!

Olivia Bartruff
April 18, 2019 25 March 2019