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Bike There! program wins award for helping Oregonians drive less

Oct. 29, 2010 3:05 p.m.

Metro’s Bike There! Program was recognized as the 2010 Transportation Demand Management Program of the Year by the Transportation Options Group of Oregon at the annual Oregon Transit Association Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Metro takes aggressive steps to resolve cemetery records challenges

Oct. 29, 2010 1:57 p.m.

Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan today released information about an exhaustive effort to identify the number of unoccupied graves in the 14 pioneer cemeteries it manages that were incorrectly sold to another party. Read Jordan’s statement and answers to a series of questions about the issue.

Partners and volunteers help restore Meldrum Bar habitat

Oct. 29, 2010 10:13 a.m.

Summer work just finished up at Meldrum Bar with the support of one of the Nature in Neighborhoods Restoration and Enhancement grants from Metro. The project is helping restore 3.5 acres of riparian forest. The Metro Council awarded nine projects a total of $145,000 to improve fish and wildlife habitat and support stewardship opportunities for people in local communities around the region.

Metro Council appoints Carlotta Collette as Council President for remainder of 2010

Oct. 28, 2010 2:29 p.m.

The Metro Council today formally appointed Carlotta Collette to the position of Metro Council President to complete the term of former Council President David Bragdon, which ends in January. Collette, who has represented Metro Council District 2 in Clackamas County and Southwest Multnomah County since 2007, has served as Acting Council President since Bragdon's resignation on Sept. 7.

MPAC weighs in on industrial replenishment, residential target

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 28, 2010 12:43 p.m.

The Metro Policy Advisory Committee, a group of 30 elected officials, special district board members and citizen representatives, generally agreed with the idea of ensuring the region has a rolling stock of industrial sites ready for development. But committee members also had suggestions for Metro staff as it further refines the replenishment concept.

Perspectives: Clackamas County centers

Oct. 27, 2010 12:17 p.m.

This week's question What do Clackamas County's town and regional centers need to be more complete communities? This week, we asked representatives from Clackamas County's town and regional centers what could help those centers become more complete communities. Now it's your turn to weigh in.

What do you know about climate change?

Oct. 25, 2010 10:46 a.m.

How much do you know about climate change? A recent Yale study reveals that although most Americans believe that climate change is happening, only one in 10 consider themselves "very well informed" about the causes, risks and potential solutions. Take a quiz about climate change and learn about Metro’s role in addressing climate change locally.

Reserves decision on hold until Oct. 29

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 22, 2010 8:26 p.m.

The state board tasked with reviewing the region's proposed urban and rural reserves put off its decision for a week, saying it still had questions about controversial proposed urban reserves near Forest Grove, Cornelius and Hillsboro.

Council schedules hearing on presidency vacancy

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 22, 2010 8:23 p.m.

A late change to the Oct. 28 council agenda shows Councilor Rod Park bringing forward a resolution "for the purpose of appointing a replacement to fill the office of the Metro Council President." But Park wouldn't say what the resolution would specifically do, or who it would appoint.

Don't let rain ruin your ride

Oct. 22, 2010 4:19 p.m.

Follow these easy tips below to stay comfortable, safe and dry while biking for work or play even when it's raining. Staying active by biking or walking for short trips is great for the planet, your health and your wallet. Households that walk and cycle as the primary modes of travel save an average of $694 per month.

Zoo penguins move out while water-saving filtration upgrade moves in

Oct. 22, 2010 2:17 p.m.

Visitors to the Oregon Zoo are invited to wear black and white and join the “Penguin Parade,” as the zoo's colony of Humboldt penguins moves to its temporary quarters in the polar bear exhibit Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. The zoo is moving the birds so installation of a new, more efficient, water-saving filtration system can begin.

Hour draws near for decision on future of region's land

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 21, 2010 7:40 p.m.

The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission is through with three days of a four-day hearing on whether to accept the region's proposed urban and rural reserves. Thursday's testimony was some of the most detailed so far.

Future of Stafford area debated at commission hearings

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 21, 2010 4:43 p.m.

Oregon's Land Conservation and Development commissioners heard lengthy testimony Thursday morning about whether the Stafford area should be included in the region's proposed urban reserves.

Nature writes the book on backyard bird care

Oct. 21, 2010 11:58 a.m.

Want to help the region's native birds survive the winter? Take a lesson from healthy forests. A little less yard cleanup and a layered landscape – with a mix of ground covers, shrubs, and trees large and small – make finding food and refuge a whole lot easier for birds.

Bike There! program wins award for helping Oregonians drive less

Metro takes aggressive steps to resolve cemetery records challenges

Partners and volunteers help restore Meldrum Bar habitat

Collette appointed Metro Council President

Metro Council appoints Carlotta Collette as Council President for remainder of 2010

MPAC weighs in on industrial replenishment, residential target

Perspectives: Clackamas County centers

What do you know about climate change?

Reserves decision on hold until Oct. 29

Council schedules hearing on presidency vacancy

Don't let rain ruin your ride

Zoo penguins move out while water-saving filtration upgrade moves in

Hour draws near for decision on future of region's land

Future of Stafford area debated at commission hearings

Nature writes the book on backyard bird care