Increased logging on State Forests threatens fish & wildlife, clean water, and opportunities for tourism and recreation. The Legislature previously made logging a part of, but not the primary purpose of, our State forests, and now that Measures 66/67 have passed the pressure to fund schools should be alleviated. With the stock piles of lumber and low prices, we don't need to log these precious natural resources. Any changes to the management of our forests should:

• include permanently protected conservation areas
• be subject to scientific analysis and public review
• consider how future management of State Forests will affect Oregon's plan to combat global warming
• make clean water, fish and wildlife habitat and recreation priorities over logging

The Land Board's schedule and agenda can be found here.

Last Tuesday Sierra Club Working Group & Beer Social
You are invited to join us for our "Last Tuesday Sierra Club Working Group & Beer Social!" Contact Sally Nunn for details. Join us for social time + action + education. Get involved and protect your environment! See the Events Page for more information.

The January Working Group & Social took place at Eugene City Brewery in the Tiki Room with lots of new faces. There was much interest in having more outings. Special thanks to the Eugene Weekly for announcing our event in their "Activist Alerts."

The Winter 2010 Runoff is Now Available!!

Legislative Session is Under Way

The 2010 Legislative Session is under way. There are several bills under consideration which may be of interest to Sierra Club members.

• SB 1020 changes rules regarding wetlands fill.  killed in committee!
• SB 1032 protects children from the plastic additive bisphenol A.
• SB 1059 relates to transportation issues and greenhouse gases.
• HB 3613 renews the longstanding ban on offshore oil drilling.
• SB 1009 curtails use of plastic grocery bags.