Sustainability Network of Washington County

Get Involved! The Sustainability Network of Washington County is an informal network of people who are interested in sustainability issues. It is designed to serve as a forum for information-sharing and support. Quarterly meetings are open to all; agendas are planned and organized by Network members.

Next Sustainability Network meeting: January 28th

Date: Wed, Jan 28, 2009

3:30–5:00 p.m. Location to be determined.

Marsha Willard, the executive director of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals, the first professional association of sustainability professionals, will lead a dialogue about the knowledge base and set of core competencies for sustainability professionals.

If you would like to be added to the Sustainability Network email list, please send a request to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sustainability Links

Several organizations in Washington County now offer sustainability information on their websites:

• Tualatin Valley Water District efforts in Sustainability in Washington County have earned them the 2007 Julian Prize for Sustainability.

• Clean Water Services in Hillsboro has Education and Outreach programs to help you make better choices to help reduce use, and keep the water CLEAN!

• Learn how to properly recycle from the Washington County Solid Waste and Recycling.

• For a fun game that will give you feedback about the impact of your everyday decisions on the world, visit National Public Radio’s website and take the "Consumer Consequences" quiz.