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MPAC asks Metro Council to consider about 2,600 acres for residential growth

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 15, 2011 5:09 p.m.

Residential requests come mostly from Washington County. Metro Policy Advisory Committee also recommends approval of two proposed industrial expansions in Washington County.

Prep your soil for spring – plant cover crops

Sept. 14, 2011 4:45 p.m.

The key to a healthy garden is healthy soil. Sowing cover crops in the fall is an easy and inexpensive way to prep your soil for spring. Cover crops, also called “green manure” because the plants are turned over directly into the soil, are “nitrogen-fixing” plants that build the fertility of your soil just by growing there.

Lights, camera, nature!

Sept. 14, 2011 3:06 p.m.

Coming soon to a nature park near you – Cooper Mountain Nature Park to be exact – Portland filmmaker Matt McCormick puts a wrap on the Know Your Place summer event series hosted by Metro’s Natural Areas Program and Oregon Humanities. And yes, you can still be part of the action from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.

Reduce, reuse, reART

Sept. 13, 2011 4:55 p.m.

photo of transfer station staff unloading a truck

For Jen Fuller, one of five local artists given seven months of scavenging privileges and access to the region’s discards dropped off at Metro Central Transfer Station in Northwest Portland, "what began as an exploration of materials has morphed into an overwhelming and emotional experience."

Field notes: What lies beneath?

Sept. 13, 2011 4:15 p.m.

"Take a field, subtract the horse and what do you have? Tall weed, compacted trails and a reforestation challenge. Metro recently purchased a new natural area along North Abbey Creek on the west slopes of the Tualatin Mountains, outside of Portland." Read Metro scientist Kate Holleran's latest reflections on restoring the land protected by Metro's voter-approved Natural Areas Program.

Independent citizen committee says Metro natural areas investments are on track, suggests ways to fine-tune work

Sept. 8, 2011 6:32 p.m.

Metro is doing a responsible job protecting land across the region for water quality, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities, an independent citizen committee said Thursday in its third report on the region's voter-approved 2006 natural areas bond measure.

Independent citizen committee says Metro natural areas investments are on track, suggests ways to fine-tune work

Sept. 8, 2011 6:32 p.m.

Hughes signs CRC environmental study after council's vote for approval

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 8, 2011 6:15 p.m.

Metro Council votes 5-0 to authorize Tom Hughes' sign-off on the final environmental impact statement. It's believed to be Metro's last major vote of the Columbia River Crossing.

Council pushes Columbia River Crossing for Hayden Island protections

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 7, 2011 10:55 a.m.

At a Tuesday work session, Metro councilors criticize wording of a plan for a community enhancement fund. They also pushed Columbia River Crossing representatives to do more to help Hayden Island residents during and after construction.

Review of former Metro executive limited to activities at university

By Nick Christensen

Aug. 31, 2011 4:58 p.m.

Metro Auditor Suzanne Flynn said Tuesday that she has not received any complaints about Burton's time at Metro, and senior staffers and former colleagues have said they were unaware of any accusations of wrongdoing from Burton's tenure at Metro.

Plant natives for a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly yard

Aug. 31, 2011 4:35 p.m.

Fall is a great time to transplant new plants into your yard, especially native trees and shrubs. Dormancy reduces damage during transplanting, and the rain and lower temperatures help the plants get established. You can learn more about natives at a free natural gardening workshop on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Metro's Walk There! program wins national award

Aug. 31, 2011 4 p.m.

Metro's Walk There! program has helped thousands of people explore new treks in their neighborhoods. On Aug. 30, the program’s guided walk series won an award from the Association for Commuter Transportation at its annual conference in Chicago. The association supports organizations that promote sustainable travel options, such as walking, biking, carpooling and taking transit.

Management plan protects one of America's largest urban wetlands

Aug. 31, 2011 2:30 p.m.

At nearly 2,000 acres, Metro’s Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is one of the region’s most important assets. Hidden on all sides by industrial land and commercial development, it provides rare habitat for plants, birds and wildlife and unique opportunities for human interaction with nature.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

MPAC asks Metro Council to consider about 2,600 acres for residential growth

Prep your soil for spring – plant cover crops

Blosser heads north after 22 years leading Oregon Convention Center

Lights, camera, nature!

Reduce, reuse, reART

Field notes: What lies beneath?

Independent citizen committee says Metro natural areas investments are on track, suggests ways to fine-tune work

Independent citizen committee says Metro natural areas investments are on track, suggests ways to fine-tune work

Hughes signs CRC environmental study after council's vote for approval

Council pushes Columbia River Crossing for Hayden Island protections

Interactive Bike There! map is now online

Review of former Metro executive limited to activities at university

Plant natives for a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly yard

Metro's Walk There! program wins national award

Management plan protects one of America's largest urban wetlands