BUSH THE ENVIRONMENTALIST?
An OP ED By Jane Lubchenco and David Festa
June 28, 2006
Washington Times

Regarding President Bush's announcement earlier this month of the establishment of the world's largest marine conservation area. The new Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument will safeguard a remote, biologically rich string of islands, submerged lands and their surrounding waters, totaling over 84 million acres -- 38 times the size of Yellowstone Park.


OP ED FROM JANE LUBCHENCO AND MARK DODSON ON FINAL REPORT TO GOVERNOR KULONGOSKI REGARDING GLOBAL WARMING
Embrace Oregon's role in a world of global warming
One of us is a utility executive, the other a professor of marine ecology. But despite differences in professions and perspective, we share the belief that Oregon must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The risks to Oregon of our failure to act -- and the economic benefits to Oregonians of moving forward -- argue for decisive action. An overwhelming majority of scientists agree that global warming caused by human-generated greenhouse gas pollution is accelerating. They agree that this abnormal warming represents a grave threat to civilization and to the Earth's natural ecosystems. The 2004 Scientific Consensus Statement prepared by more than 70 Northwest scientists echoes this assessment.

EXPERTS WARN ECOSYSTEM CHANGES WILL CONTINUE TO WORSEN, PUTTING GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS AT RISK
A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth, such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water regulation, and the regulation of regional climate, natural hazards and pests are being degraded or used unsustainably. Scientists warn that the harmful consequences of this degradation could grow significantly worse in the next 50 years.

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) Synthesis Report, conducted by 1,300 experts from 95 countries. It specifically states that the ongoing degradation of ecosystem services is a road block to the Millennium Development Goals agreed to by the world leaders at the United Nations in 2000. http://www.millenniumassessment.org/en/index.aspx

DR. LUBCHENCO TESTIFIES TO OREGON SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE COMMITTEE REGARDING SENATE BILL 344 -  MARCH 24, 2005 

SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS STATEMENT ON MARINE ECOSYSTEM-BASED MANAGEMENT RELEASED
The statement was rolled out March 22, 2005 in Washington DC at a packed House Oceans Caucus Luncheon featuring Drs. Larry Crowder and Don Boesch. It was also highlighted in remarks by Leon Panetta at the first meeting of the California Ocean Protection Council in Sacramento.

The statement, signed by > 200 academic scientists and policy experts at US
institutions, aims to clarify "what is EBM" and assist members of Congress, their staff, high-level agency personnel, NGOs, and others in understanding and using the concept. It provides an overview of the scientific underpinnings of EBM, a definition for EBM, key elements of EBM, and examples of actions consistent with an ecosystem approach.  The statement is available at www.compassonline.org

REPORT FROM GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY GROUP ON GLOBAL WARMING RELEASED March 24, 2005
The group of citizen advisors appointed by Governor Kulongoski transmitted its final report of recommendations the state should take to reduce greenhouse emissions. http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/GBLWRM/Strategy.shtml

GOVERNORS SCHWARZENEGGER, KULONGOSKI AND LOCKE RECEIVE CLIMATE RECOMMENDATIONS
In September 2003, the governor's of California, Oregon and Washington announced their intent to work individually and collectivly to reduce greenhouse gas emmisiions in their states and the region. In October 2004, their advisors released the first set of recommendations to the government.

Press Release (October 21, 2005): Governor Gary Locke Annouces Global Warming Targets States Leadership comes at a Critcal Time

SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS STATEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Prominent scientists with expertise in climate change and its regional impacts enumerate changes over the last century and those likely in the coming decades.

OP-ED FROM OSU DEANS ABOUT SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS STATEMENT
Sherman Bloomer, Dean of OSU's College of Science and Mark Abbott, Dean of the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences comment on statement and its relevance to the draft report from the Governor's Advisory Group.