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Nedc Latest Victory for Northwest Environmental Defense Center

Following threatened legal action from Lewis & Clark’s Northwest Environmental Defense Center for allegedly violating federal clean water laws by allowing pollution from scrap metal operations to flow into the Willamette River, Schnitzer Steel Industries has promised to spend one point six million dollars upgrading stormwater management systems by the end of the summer. “It is impressive to see that Schnitzer is willing to move forward so aggressively with this much-needed […] investment in this challenging economic climate,” said Mark Riskedahl, Executive Director of the NEDC.

28 April 2009

The Grid Greening Greening the Grid Conference

National legal and industry experts recently convened at Lewis & Clark to discuss the laws we need to support the growth of low- or no-carbon energy sources for the power transmission grid. Renewable energy, clean coal technology and nuclear power were all on the table for discussion by speakers and participants. Podcasts of this exciting conference coming soon!.

13 April 2009

Cow Food for Thought

“Once you know where your food comes from, how do you respond?” asks Bob Goldman, professor of sociology. Lewis & Clark students, faculty, and alumni are at the forefront of efforts to make food healthier and less costly to society and the environment. Learn more.

17 February 2009

Madagascar Protecting “A Global Good”

Lisa Gaylord B.A. ’76, Niels Marquardt B.A. ’75, and Christi Turner B.A. ’04 are working to preserve Madagascar’s ecological wonders and raise the country’s standard of living. This balancing act requires creativity and versatile leadership skills. Learn more about the trio’s efforts to protect and promote one of the treasures of the planet.

20 October 2008

Women Tiny Naso IELP Works to Stop Dams in Panama

On behalf of the Naso and Ngobe people and many NGO’s in Panama, the International Environmental Law Project filed a petition to list La Amistad International Park in Panama and Costa Rica as a World Heritage site in Danger. The World Heritage Committee has agreed with IELP’s assessment.

10 July 2007

Ketchum Biodiscourse

The first fall exhibition at the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art features two artist activists who use their work to document our environment and how it is manipulated by us. Artwork by Robert Glenn Ketchum and Ryan Burns will be on exhibit from September 8 to October 16.

19 August 2005