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Discussion at ±¬ÁÏÍøspotlights environment issues
Story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – Join ±¬ÁÏÍø, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Oregon, to learn more about the environment, democracy and how you can become involved.
Inspired by Wangari Maathai’s upcoming World Affairs Council lecture, ±¬ÁÏÍøwill hold a panel discussion titled, “The Environment and Democracy.” It features local experts discussing environmental policy, political agenda, human rights and how they relate to Portland. The discussion is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 in the CentralPortlandWorkforceTrainingCenter, 1626 S.E. Water Ave. Cost is $19.
Panelists include Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman; representatives from the Office of Sustainable Development; Stacey Triplett of Portland Metro Greenspaces; Moses Wambalaba, program associate with NW Regional Educational Lab Equity Center; and other local experts.
For more information, call PCC’s Community Education office at 503-614-7308.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at ±¬ÁÏÍø. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »