Oregon State University
Oregon State University - Community Outreach and Education Program (COEP)
Both NIEHS Centers at Oregon State University, the Marine & Freshwater Biomedical Sciences Center and the Environmental Health Sciences Center, have a longstanding partnership with the OSU Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) Program, an outreach program to twelve mostly rural, Oregon school districts, to provide science and math enrichment for educationally disadvantaged students in grades 4-12. The SMILE Program has received funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science in collaboration with Oregon Health and Science University, Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology, to initiate an environmental justice program in Oregon entitled Genes & Environment: New Education to Involve Communities (GENETIC). The GENETIC project is designed to promote public understanding of the social, ethical and legal implications of research on genetic susceptibility to environmental toxins by four communities: environmental s ... [Read More]
State of Oregon: A - Z Listing
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State of Oregon: Site Map - Agency Tree
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Oregon Department of Agriculture Oregon agricultural statistics
The "2004 Oregon County and State Agricultural Estimates" (Special Report 790-04) was prepared by the Oregon State University Extension Service. It includes 2004 agricultural statistics for the state's livestock production and over 80 Oregon grown crops in all of the state's 36 counties. It can be viewed at http://eesc.oregonstate.edu/agcomwebfile/EdMat/SR790-04.pdf ... State Directory ... [Read More]
Government Publications, Maps - The Valley Library - Oregon State University
(FDLP) was established by Congress to ensure that the American public has access to its Government's information. Since 1813, depository libraries have safeguarded the public's right to know by collecting, organizing, maintaining, preserving, and assisting users with information from the Federal Government. Anyone can visit Federal depository libraries and use the Federal depository collections which are filled with information on careers, business opportunities, consumer information, health and nutrition, legal and regulatory information, demographics, and numerous other subjects. Oregon State University has been a Federal and Oregon State depository library since 1907. ... [Read More]
Oregon Department of Agriculture State Board of Agriculture
The mission of the State Board of Agriculture is to foster close contact between the Oregon Department of Agriculture, producer, consumer interests and the practical agricultural problems of the state. The 10-member State Board of Agriculture advises the Oregon Department of Agriculture on policy issues and development of rules. Oregon´s Governor appoints nine of the board members; the chair of Oregon Soil and Water Conservation Commission serves as the tenth member. Board members serve four-year terms and a maximum of two terms. State law requires seven of the appointed board members to be farmers or ranchers who represent different segments of agriculture; two board members must represent consumers. This group of individuals serves to keep the director in close touch with the day-to-day issues of producers and consumers. The board meets four times a year and works with the ODA director to develop policies and recommend adoption of rules for the depart ... [Read More]
Oregon Department of Agriculture About Oregon agriculture
Each year, producers, processors, and officals gather from around the state to honor outstanding individuals and companies in Oregon's agricultural industry. This year's Ag Progress Awards Dinner was held at Oregon State University, in Corvallis, October 14. ... Governor Kulongoski´s commitment to marketing Oregon under a unified "brand" recognizes the need to leverage statewide marketing efforts to create more impact and bring about positive economic returns to Oregon businesses and the state´s economy. Several early efforts of Brand Oregon showcase Oregon agricultural products. Learn about the successful Oregon Seafood Campaign and the Oregon Bounty Promotion. ... [Read More]
Governor Ted Kulongoski Press Release
the House and Senate is consistent with our shared goal of increasing government efficiency and accountability. the bills authorize state agencies to develop renewable energy on state lands, require new public buildings to integrate cost effective solar design and technology (from daylighting to solar panels), require the Department of Energy to develop a plan to reduce energy use and increase onsite use of renewable energy technologies, and require state agencies to increase their use of biofuels in state vehicles. These bills will ensure that state government is leading by example to help save energy, diversify energy use, and stimulate economic development in the renewable energy and biofuels sectors. ... [Read More]
Oregon State Police Department History
For additional historical information concerning the Oregon State Police, other sources may be consulted, including but not limited to: Oregon State Police Archives; History of the Oregon State Police (printed 1981 in celebration of Oregon State Police 50th Anniversary); the 60th Anniversary Book printed in 1991; Department of Oregon State Police Annual Reports; and Legislative historical sources. ... The new law consolidated under one head the law enforcement activities previously performed by the State Highway Commission, the Secretary of State, the Fish and Game Commission, the State Fire Marshal, and the Prohibition Commissioner. In addition to enforcing the traffic laws, the game and fish codes, the laws relating to arson and fire prevention, and the prohibition and narcotic laws, the State Police were charged with the enforcement of all criminal laws throughout the State of Oregon. The Department was created to serve as a rural patrol and to assist local law enforcement agencies, and consisted of 95 sworn police officers. ... [Read More]
Oregon Department of Forestry Forest Resources Planning
Within this site you will find a list of state and national champion trees located in the state of Oregon , answers to frequently asked questions, instructions for nominating a Big Tree, and links to related sites. This information may be accessed through the links at the top of each page. ... One of the goals of the Oregon Department of Forestry´s Forest Resources Planning program is to assist the Board of Forestry in revising the Forestry Program for Oregon and emphasize sustainability as a Board of Forestry goal. Towards this goal we undertake and assist in projects such as the Forest Assessment Project which culminated in the 2001 Symposium held in October at Oregon State University and the recently released Forest, Farms, and People: Land Use Change on Non-Federal Land in Western Oregon 1973-2000. Currently we are undertaking a similar project covering Eastern Oregon, which will, when completed, provide information on land use activities for all of Oregon. ... [Read More]
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