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The Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. For 40 years we’ve been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home. We work to create innovative change on three levels: we help individuals live green; we help businesses, farmers and health providers thrive with sustainable practices; and we help elected officials create practical policy. Our vision for Oregon includes solving global warming, protecting kids from toxins, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable economies, and ensuring healthy food and local farms. Join thousands of Oregonians by becoming a member today at www.oeconline.org.

Our priorities:

1. Protect kids` health from toxic pollution.



Vision: By 2010, the "dirty dozen" most toxic pollutants in Oregon will have declined by at least 30% and be well on their way to elimination. Oregon parents and caregivers will protect our children from toxic chemicals, even before birth, as vigilantly as we now protect them from tobacco smoke or alcohol. As a result, we hope to see declines in asthma, cancer and other health problems triggered by pollution, especially among children.



2. Clean up the Willamette and other major rivers.



Vision: By 2010, the Willamette and other major rivers, such as the Rogue and the Deschutes, will no longer violate standards that protect people from bacteria, toxic chemicals and other pollutants. Household pollution prevention efforts will be a part of everyday living, just as recycling is today. Oregon`s farmers will be national leaders in protecting clean water while thriving economically. As a result, future generations of Oregonians will be free to swim, boat and fish in our rivers - and to eat what they catch - without fearing for their health.



3. Protect our climate by curbing vehicle pollution.



Vision: By 2010, Oregon drivers will produce at least 20% less carbon dioxide [CO2] than they did in 2001. We will achieve this by driving vehicles that are, overall, at least 10% more fuel-efficient, and by choosing to reduce our driving by at least 10%, as well. As a result, Oregonians will live in a healthier environment and show leadership by exceeding the goals of the international "Kyoto Treaty" on global warming.



4. Build support for effective environmental policy in the Oregon Legislature.



5. Build support for environmental protection among agricultural, health and business leaders.