The Sustainable Oregon website, inspired by the Sustainability Executive Order of 2000, is a project of the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department with support from the Governor's Office, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Ecotrust, and Sustainable Northwest. SustainableOregon.net exists to fulfill a portion of this executive order that requires the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department to:

Develop a range of resources to support organizations adopting sustainable practices. These resources may include training and educational opportunities, electronically available information, and case studies and other services of greatest value to businesses, communities and other organizations.

SustainableOregon.net is an online resource that provides tools for individuals interested in sustainability to connect with resources, organizations, agencies and other inspiring individuals who are putting progressive ideas into action. SustainableOregon.net paints a rich picture of sustainability in Oregon - where we are, who's involved, and how can we work towards an environmentally, economically, and socially responsible future.

In the spirit of creating partnerships and working together to find sustainable solutions, this site was built and continues to be a collaboration between state agencies, non-profits, private entities, and dedicated individuals. (Visit our Thank You page to see the people and organizations that have contributed to this site.) The contents of this site recognize the breadth and depth of Oregon's existing networks, organizations, governments, and businesses contributing to a sustainable future.

Sustainable Oregon is about:

• making connections.



• sharing resources and communicating new ideas.



• learning from experience and leading by example.

This site is designed to link the three circles of sustainability - environment, economy and community - by bringing the interests and energies of government, non-profits, academia, business, community leaders, and motivated individuals together around the topic of Oregon's future.

Sustainable Oregon recognizes the challenges faced by businesses, communities, and organizations when leading change. The goal of Sustainable Oregon is to assist leaders and individuals who have chosen a sustainable path by providing an online resource.

Your involvement is critical for Sustainable Oregon to realize its full potential. This site is designed to be a solid framework to which all organizations and individuals can contribute and collectively observe the State as it evolves.

Interactive Features on SustainableOregon.net

Submit an Upcoming Event

Sustainable Oregon has an event calendar! This calendar is intended to be a comprehensive listing of sustainability events in Oregon and the Northwest.

Site visitors and users are invited to submit events for possible posting on the Sustainable Oregon Calendar. A submission form can be found in the Tools & Resources section of the site. The event submission will be reviewed for suitability before posting to the Sustainable Oregon Calendar.

Sustainability Event Calendar

Submit an Organization

Visitors to Sustainable Oregon will find an extensive list of organizations throughout the site relating to many different aspects of sustainability. These organizations provide the detailed tools and information needed to take you from an idea to action in your community.

Because no list is exhaustive, we welcome visitors to submit items for possible inclusion on Sustainable Oregon. Submission forms are available throughout the site by clicking on the "Add a Site" button. Suggestions will be reviewed for suitability before they are added to the site. Please expect to hear back from the administrator within 7-10 business days about the status of your submission.