SBO Dispatch: 25K-acre tree farm to be axed; $5.5M for climate; OSU's dye research

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January 26, 2016

Top Stories The Climate Trust wants to invest $5.5M this year to battle climate change Projects in early-stage forestry, grassland conservation and livestock are among targets for investment. Renewably harvested Boardman tree operation sold, will become dairyland The farm had served as an example of Oregon's commitment to sustainable timber. OSU gets $810K to develop sustainable fabric making techniques An $810,000 Walmart Foundation grant will let the school study digital printing and specialized pigments. Ex-Clean Energy Works CEO named Oregon's resilience chief Derek Smith will coordinate seismic safety efforts across Oregon. Connect with us More Headlines Energy bills will battle for dominance

This week's SBO poll Should Oregon counties be allowed to ban GMO farming? Green Jobs Regional Community Food Systems Specialist Contractor, Health Care Without Harm Building Commissioning Professional, Green Building Services Inc. Executive Director, Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) Store Manager, Tesla Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Water Tech Innovators Meeting Feb. 2: Our speakers will address the challenges and technologies associated with on-site treatment of industrial wastewater before it is discharged into sewer systems or to water bodies. This process is motivated by permit requirements and by sewer system “extra strength” charges for high levels of organics and suspended solids. Learn more.    Jan. 26: Stream Team Captain Training Jan. 28: Oregon Clean Fuels Program Feb. 1: Agent of Change Training Informational Meeting Feb. 2: Oregon Water Tech Innovators Meeting Feb. 11: Northwest Environmental Business Council Portland Luncheon View full calendar

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