The SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup, presented by Oregon Lotto needs you!

Don’t miss your chance to join a newly expanded, statewide cleanup & restoration event!

The SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup,

Presented by the Oregon Lottery

Saturday, September 25, 2010

This year SOLV’s Fall Beach Cleanup is going statewide to become the SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup! For the first time, thousands of volunteers will clean up Oregon’s beaches from the California border to the Columbia River – and also work along rivers, creeks, lakes and other waterways throughout Oregon and SW Washington – improving the quality of water that we all use for drinking, recreation, agriculture and more. We know that most of the trash in the ocean originates from inland waterways, streets, parking lots, and storm drains. SOLV and our partners recognize this “land-sea-connection” and the urgent need to act now to address the growing amount of trash within ocean waters. To combat this issue in Oregon, SOLV is combining its coastal efforts to keep our beaches clean with plans to cut off trash and improve water quality upstream – before it reaches the beach! This statewide event will empower volunteers to take local action to address a very global problem.

Beach and Riverside Cleanup project leaders will receive supplies from SOLV, including rubber gloves and reusable grocery bags for project volunteers, provided by the Oregon Lottery! Any projects scheduled between September 20^th and October 2^nd can be a part of this statewide event, with an emphasis on projects on September 25^th. This year, September 25^th will also be the date of National Public Lands Day, making this a great fit for our partners who manage and/or work on state lands!

WHEN:           Apply for your project to be part of this statewide event by July 14th at http://www.solv.org/programs/forms/form_Brcu_app.asp

WHAT:           Saturday, September 25^th, 2010: SOLV Beach and Riverside Cleanup Presented by the Oregon Lottery includes beach and waterway cleanups and watershed restoration projects throughout Oregon and SW Washington.

HOW:             Time is running out!  If you are interested in partnering with SOLV on this event, please visit http://www.solv.org/programs/forms/form_Brcu_app.asp to register your SOLV Beach & Riverside Cleanup project by July 14^th!

SOLV PROVIDES:

• Signage, brochures, flyers, and posters to help recruit volunteers
• Project Planning Guide and SOLV staff support with the project planning process
• Supplies: Garbage collection bags, first aid kits, work gloves – including rubber gloves provided by the Lottery, sharps containers, stickers
• State-wide event promotion including news releases and media contacts
• Small grants to offset material costs (up to $100) available to a limited number of projects.

YOU PROVIDE:

• Project planning and coordination with local agencies and organizations;
• Day-of activities including sign-in, safety instructions, and disposal;
• Local volunteer recruitment;
• Local distribution of brochures, flyers, posters and news releases.

For more information and questions about registering a project contact:

Diana Bartlett | SOLV Program Coordinator

Tel: 503-844-9571 ext. 336 or 1-800-333-SOLV (Toll Free in Oregon)

5193 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite B

Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

www.solv.org

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Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project Citizens Advisory Committee meeting slated!

The next meeting of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project Citizens Advisory Committee is Thursday June 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Location: St. Philip Neri Parish, Carvlin Hall, 2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland. More

Mayor Sam Adams releases police policy on GLTB treatment

 Dear Portlanders,  

This morning, Police Chief Mike Reese and I announced new policies and procedures in the Portland Police Bureau, and a new partnership between the City and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community to improve safety and build better communications between the LGBTQ community and the Police Bureau, particularly in advance of Pride 2010 celebrations in Portland.

Bias crime in our community, against anyone, is unacceptable. The changes we are announcing today reflect a smart and holistic approach to peacekeeping. I want to thank the committed and engaged members of the community who participated in the constructive community dialogue that led to these changes and for stepping up to help keep Portland safe for all residents and visitors.

Following a number of reported bias crimes over the past few weeks, trends and needs have been identified and in cooperation with the LGBTQ community, the Police Bureau is enacting several changes to ensure the needs of the community are being met. The Bureau will focus on three areas that were consistently heard from LGBTQ individuals as crucial for improvement: Prevention, Communication and Community Relations, and Reporting.

The Police Bureau will implement the following:

• Additional Training for Officers: Central Precinct officers who are assigned to the Entertainment District or patrol near LGBTQ-specific bars downtown will undergo additional training. This training recognizes that officers may have little experience responding to a bias crime and might be unfamiliar with the complexities associated with them.
• Improvements in Relationships: A need for officers to be more accessible in the future has also been acknowledged. In addition to a previously implemented rule, requiring officers to carry business cards, the Central Precinct Entertainment District detail will conduct enhanced patrols at bars and entertainment establishments that are specific to the LGBTQ community and will become more familiar with owners and patrons with the goal of improving relationships and reducing the fear of crime in the LGBTQ community.
• Victim Advocates: Community members identified several barriers to reporting bias crimes and reporting is crucial to police officers’ ability to investigate and prosecute alleged criminals. The Bureau will work with the Q Center on establishing victim advocates—community volunteers from the LGBTQ community who will work with investigators when responding to bias and hate crimes to ease the process for victims. This is modeled after current Bureau domestic violence and sexual assault victim advocate programs.
• Q Patrol: Several individuals expressed a desire to be involved in increasing safety in their community. The Bureau is working with the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) and the Q Center on establishing foot patrols or “Q Patrol” in specified areas. Community members who are interested in volunteering are asked to contact the Q Center at (503) 234-7837.

“Though I am appalled at the bias crimes that have occurred, the one positive outcome of it is the honest and frank discussions we had with the LGBTQ community,” said Chief Reese. “The Bureau’s Sexual Minorities Roundtable is one of the oldest Bureau advisory groups and we are grateful to them for their long-standing partnership. We also want to thank the Q Center for stepping forward to assist us with their ideas and support.”

These changes are especially timely in advance of next week’s Pride week and Central Precinct officers will be conducting enhanced enforcement during that time. We are taking the necessary steps to foster a safe and fun environment for Pride 2010 because everyone deserves to have a positive experience.

I look forward to the continued positive change happening in the Police Bureau and to building an even stronger community.

Sincerely,

Sam Adams
Mayor
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Please join staff from the Trolley Trail and the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail projects June 24 to discuss how the two project are working together. More

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