OCTOBER, 1974 Access Guide to Environmental Materials in the Univer·sity of Washington Library Institute for Environmental Studies University of Washington List of Indexes, abstracts,, and guide to Washington State impact statements. Good key word for environmental information adjuncts. To Live with the Earth Oregon Environmental Foundation 2367 SW Water Portland, Or. $1. 00 (to be published middle of Oct.) Information available from National Environmental Education Dissemination Fair held in Green Bay, Wise, Aug. 27-28. 20 Title III and Environmental Education Projects made presentations and answered questions. (L.W.) see also Networks G-AND USE ) SAUVIE ISLAND-WEST HILLS COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROJECT is now being done by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.Envi.. ronmental Study Group in conjunction with the Multonomah County Division of Land Use Planning. Last Wednesday, Sept. 11th, West Hills residents sat eight to a table in the Linnton H. S. auditorium talking with their neighbors about what they liked about where they lived, what they wanted preserved, what they saw as problems to fur;;. ther development and what they wanted changed. Base data gathering and visual map display of flood plains, landslide & slope instability, agricultural capability, wildlife habitat, existing land use, current zoning and other factors thought by the Study Group likely to affect land use in the area were publ,ished in a "Land Use Newspaper" distributed to area residents. This data is now being revised to include information sent in by people who have lived in the West Hills for many years Copies of the ';,Land Usepaper'' are available from the Multonomah County Division of Land Use Planning at (503) 248-3043. The next area land us e workshop will be. in early November. Call the above number for exact time & place. PAGE 17 Planting Seasons for Vegetables Group I Short Season Cool Weather Crops Kale Leaf lettuce MuRtard Green peas Radishes Spinach Tumips . Group II Longer Season Cool Weather Crops Beets Br.occoli Cabbage Cauliflower Carrots Endive Irish potatoes Chinese cabbage Swiss chard I Landuse Oregon, Newsletter 2637 SW Water Av. Portland, Or. 97201 Bi-monthly report on lend use legislation. THE NATURE CONSERVANCY The need for a preserved system of natural areas, appreciated by scientists such. as Aldo Leopold and Eugene Odum,for. years, must be acknowledged more widely by citizens and land':"use .P+anne·rs. '· There will be widespread use of such areas: by scientists to monitor the environment and obtain baseline data; by educators.to teach an understanding and respect for the land; by land manage~s to..r.eyitalize unhealthy land; and by u:s •all for recreation and enlightenment. Three efforts are presently underway to preserve a system of natural areas. The federal agencies are setting aside a system of Research Natural Areas representing the basic natural communities found on . federal land. The Oregon legislature has · e~·tablished a stat~ committee on natural area pr~serv'es to develop such a system for state lands: For private labds,· The Nature Co~servancy has been 'taking the lead through land purchase and :he Oregon Natural Areas Inventory. The O:regon Natl.iral Areas Inventory is 'an effort to obtain essential da:ta for the ~r~ation of a comprehensive n,atural ar~a system in Ore- ( gon. It will identify and evaluate important ecological communities; valuable habitats for plants and animals such as endangered species; significant natural features . such as fossil beds or the biggest trees; and area.s particularly valuable for education or research. The Inventory ~ill be a resource for land-use planners, agency employees, scientists and conservationists. Without it land preser,vation will be hit and miss, and what we miss will be missed forever. As Aldo Leopold said, ''the first rule of intelligent tinkering_ i~ to save all the pieces. '' · ' ..... ":""'_ .. ·.. . -.:. .. -. ·,·.~ ·· .. Group Ill Warm Season Crops Snap beans Pole beans Lima beans Onions Sweet corn Cucumbers Squash Group IV Long Season Warm or Hot Weather Ctops Eggplant Peppers Okra Tomatoes Pumpkin Watermelons Southern peas Cantaloupes Sweet potatoes The Nature Conservancy is a 24 year old non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that obtains its funding through public subscription. The Conservancy's sole goal is the preservation of natural areas. This is accomplished in four main ways: direct purchase; acceptance of gifts of land; pre-purchase of ecologically significant land for conservationminded government agencies who later buy them back; and the conducting of natural areas inventories. In Oregon, the Conservancy is currently purchasing 175 acres along the Sandy River Gorge, just 25 minutes from downtown Portland. Securing this land will assure the perpetual protection of the Sandy River Gorge; the remainder of the area is in the ownership of The Nature Conservancy, the Bureau of Land Management, Multnomah County and the Campfire Girls, all of whom are dedicated to maintaining the Gorge in its natural and pristine condition. The Gorge, and much of the Sandy River itself, has remained surprisingiy untouched, It provides habitat for O·Sprey, eagles, deer, elk, bear, mink and river otter. Salmon steelhead and sea-run cutthroat use the river, and the forest land on either ·side is ~oist and rich with great diversity of wildflowers and mushrooms. In order to purchase the key 175 acres, there is a fundraising goal of $23, 000 by November 23 and a three year goal of $125, 000 (A'ny contributions can be sent to the Conservancy's Northwest Office, 1234 NW 25, Portland, Or. 97210.) Wayne Rifer Coordinator Oregon Natural Areas Inventory Oregon Plans The Land, a guide to the 1973-4 Land Use Law" by Carolyn Gassaway. 50 page booklet. Order from: Oregon Enviornmental Council. 2637 SW Water. Portland, Or. 97201. 222-1963. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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