SBO Dispatch: Oil leases build Oregon parks; Longshore backers sound alarm

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July 10, 2014

Top Stories Lumber waste, hazelnut shells and oyster shells hold big promise The Portland Development Commission and Oregon BEST team to help a Portland company prove its product removes toxic metals from stormwater.   How oil and gas leases are building Oregon parks Oregon lands nearly $660,000 in the latest round of federal grants funded with leases from oil and gas operations off the Continental Shelf.   Longshore backers warn of environmental threat from inexperienced tug operators The union that represents ship's masters, mates and pilots is flooding radio airways with warnings that inexperinced replacements could cause accidents on the Columbia and Willamette rivers.   Portland: A living laboratory for green cities A dozen cities are tapping into Portland's green expertise this week as the Urban Sustainability Accelerator at PSU welcomes its second class.   Connect with us More Headlines Green building group adds new director, streamlines leadership Portland drivers getting a charge out of Nissan Check out the new Willamette River beach (Photos)

This week's SBO poll Would you swim in the Willamette River? Green Jobs Environmental Specialist IV (Cleanup), Portland General Electric Staff Scientist/Environmental, Terracon Disaster Debris Planner, Metro Environmental Scientist (Seasonal), Cardno ENTRIX Event Calendar Featured Event: Drive Revolution: The Future of Transportation OMSI's Drive Revolution: The Future of Transportation will showcase the latest in sustainable transportation options in bikes, cars and more. Audiences will have hands-on opportunities to learn about the newest engineering techniques and sustainable choices for the future. July 19 in Portland.   July 10 — Let's talk trash with 'Garbagology' author Ed Humes July 10 — Sundown at Ecotrust July 18 — ULI Young Leaders Group Cascadia Regional Conference July 22 — Crackedpots Recycled Art Show July 23 – Computers With Wheels July 23 — Transportation Agencies and Electric Vehicles July 24 — SusTech 2014 (Day 1 of 3) July 24 — Portland EcoFilm Festival presents ECO SHORTS July 24 — NEBC Annual Golf Tournament at Heron Lakes View full calendar

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