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Metro Council President takes part in White House conference

April 15, 2010 3:32 p.m.

Metro Council President David Bragdon is heading to Washington, D.C. for the White House Conference on America's Great Outdoors. Bragdon received an invitation to take part in the Friday, April 16 conference, which will address challenges, opportunities and innovations surrounding the conservation of lands throughout the nation and here in the Pacific Northwest.

Intertwine Alliance partners unveil bi-state trails plan

April 15, 2010 1:08 p.m.

An extensive network of 37 trails connecting people from Wilsonville to Vancouver and in between has been released. The new Bi-State Regional Trail Systems plan includes 20 trails in the Portland metropolitan area and 17 in Clark County that will connect cities and suburbs to other communities.

Nobel peace prize winner addresses climate change with local leaders

April 2, 2010 3:54 p.m.

Climate change is irreversible. That's the bad news delivered by international climate change expert and Nobel peace prize recipient Dr. William Moomaw to a group of 200 elected officials and local leaders. The good news is that acting now will make a huge difference and collaborative efforts on the part of individuals, private industry and all levels of government can drastically reduce the rate of climate change.

Metro’s proposed 2010–11 budget focuses on efficiencies, core services

April 1, 2010 5:06 p.m.

Metro's Chief Operating Officer released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2010–11 to the Metro Council on Thursday, and it reflects a decrease in spending for the third year in a row.

Metro measures the region’s carbon footprint and leads the effort to shrink it

March 31, 2010 6:01 p.m.

Metro has a long history of working to limit its carbon footprint through its sustainability programs such as recycling education, making and selling MetroPaint and composting animal manure at the Oregon Zoo. Now Metro is taking a leadership role in climate change, hosting a local workshop to find ways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a regional level.

Metro awards $1.9 million in Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants

March 24, 2010 11:33 a.m.

Metro has awarded $1.9 million in Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants to five local projects that will preserve and restore natural areas. The grants are designed to involve the community in innovative projects that incorporate nature in their neighborhoods as the region grows. Since the program began in 2008, Metro has handed out $3.3 million in capital grants.

Metro Natural Areas Program receives positive review

March 24, 2010 11:32 a.m.

An independent citizen oversight committee has lauded Metro's Natural Areas Program for "staying on course" and moving "skillfully" in the acquisition of new green spaces which will be restored and preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Local leaders talk transportation in D.C.

March 16, 2010 2:33 p.m.

The nation's capital was the scene of a friendly invasion last week, as more than two dozen leaders from the Portland metropolitan area descended upon Congress to pursue support for the region's top transportation priorities.

MPAC discusses congestion, performance measurement and climate change

March 11, 2010 6:50 p.m.

At its meeting Wednesday evening, the Metro Policy Advisory Committee discussed efforts aimed at enhancing development potential in centers and corridors, measuring the performance of urban growth, and addressing policies and other actions to reduce the region's greenhouse gas emissions.

Metro Council, county boards protect more than 272,100 acres of farmland and forestland

Feb. 25, 2010 7:03 p.m.

The Metro Council and boards of commissioners of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties approved agreements this week that will set aside more than 272,100 acres of farmland, forestland and natural areas to be excluded from urban growth during the next 50 years. The agreements also set aside about 28,100 acres of land for potential future growth needs during that same period.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

Metro Council President takes part in White House conference

Intertwine Alliance partners unveil bi-state trails plan

Climate change presentation by Dr. William Moomaw now on Metro website

Nobel peace prize winner addresses climate change with local leaders

Metro’s proposed 2010–11 budget focuses on efficiencies, core services

Metro measures the region’s carbon footprint and leads the effort to shrink it

Metro awards $1.9 million in Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants

Metro Natural Areas Program receives positive review

Share your comments on the region’s transportation future

Local leaders talk transportation in D.C.

New technology at Arlington landfill to turn region's waste into clean fuels and renewable energy

MPAC discusses congestion, performance measurement and climate change

Region turns planning spotlight on Southwest metro corridor

East metro corridor to undergo transportation study, improvements

Metro Council, county boards protect more than 272,100 acres of farmland and forestland