Learn how you can help decarbonize energy! We have little time to decarbonize our energy systems. The science of climate change is clear and the necessary technology is available and economically feasible. Now is the time for government policy to speed the transformation to a clean energy economy. On Sept. 29, 2021, Christy Anderson Brekken gave an online presentation titled "Oregon Regulatory Pathways to Decarbonize Energy: THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS". View this … [Read more...]
We’ve reached our fundraising goal!
This win-win project will help address climate change AND homelessness. … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting Video
More than 200 people joined us virtually for the launch of our 15th year! Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12 noon to 1:15 pm Want to hear some good news from 2020? We recorded the event and invite you to take a look at the Annual Meeting video for an overview of the past year’s accomplishments by several of our hard-working action teams. We think you’ll be amazed by what they were able to do in spite of last year’s challenges – projects such as Microshelters to … [Read more...]
2019 Community Scrapbook
Each year we invite our partner organizations to share their primary accomplishments of the past year. This year 51 of our partners responded and we’ve compiled their responses into a Community Scrapbook, along with the key accomplishments of our 12 action teams. Take a look at the Community Scrapbook to learn about some of the great work that was done in 2019. We salute the organizations that are making a difference in our sustainability! … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting • Friday, Jan 24
Join us for the launch of our 14th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 24, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Everyone is welcome! The meeting will feature presentations on accomplishments of 2019 and plans for 2020. We have been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic areas: Community … [Read more...]
Energy Retrofit Your Home • August 15
Explore the benefits of making your home more energy efficient. If you own a home, whether it be a single-family or manufactured home, here’s your chance to find out about the latest opportunities to make it energy efficient! Energy Retrofit Your Home Thursday, August 15, 6:30–8 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Find out how to save money and be more comfortable in your home, while helping to reduce CO2 emissions. This special program will feature … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting slideshow
If you missed our annual meeting in January or would like a recap, here's another chance to see the slideshow. The annual meeting featured presentations about our accomplishments in 2018 and plans for 2019. We have been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic areas: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Energy, Food, Health and Human Services, Housing, Land Use, Natural Areas, Transportation, Waste Prevention, and Water. A highlight of the … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting is Friday 1/11/19
We hope you'll join us for the launch of our 13th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 11, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Everyone is welcome! The meeting will feature presentations on accomplishments of 2018 and plans for 2019. We have been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic … [Read more...]
It Takes a Community • November 1
Learn about transitional housing in Eugene. See how tiny house villages are being used to address transitional and affordable housing needs in Eugene. It Takes a Community to Raise a Village Thursday, November 1, 7 pm Dennis Hall at First Presbyterian Church 114 SW 8th St, Corvallis, Oregon Dan Bryant of SquareOne Villages in Eugene will talk about what their organization is doing. SquareOne Villages is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting is Friday 1/12/18
We hope you'll join us for the launch of our 12th year! You are invited to attend the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers on Friday, January 12, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Everyone is welcome! The meeting will feature presentations on accomplishments of 2017 and plans for 2018. We have been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic … [Read more...]
Creating Housing Options • November 13
Join us on Monday, November 13, at 7 pm at the library! “Creating Housing Options” is the theme of a forum scheduled for Monday, November 13, at 7:00 pm at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. The forum will focus on what the City of Corvallis allows regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), tiny homes, and shared housing, as well as the experiences of two community members who own unique homes. There will also be information about the … [Read more...]
Forum to Explore Affordable Housing Options • October 30
Join us on Monday, October 30, at 7 pm at the library! “Exploring Local Affordable Housing Options” is the theme of a forum that will feature presentations by Benton Habitat for Humanity and Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services. This is the first of two forums on affordable housing co-sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Housing Action Team and the League of Women Voters of Corvallis Housing Committee. Addressing the need for affordable … [Read more...]
Creative Options Housing Tour
Join us on Sunday, October 8, from 1–5 pm for a self-guided tour that will introduce you to a variety of affordable housing types in and near Corvallis -- an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), tiny homes, small cluster housing, and more! The tour starts at Seavey Meadows Community Room, 1099 NE Sorrel Place, where tour participants will learn about the wide range of housing opportunities offered by Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services, which owns and manages Seavey … [Read more...]
Homelessness in Corvallis • June 27
Plan to attend this special presentation and be part of the discussion. Homelessness in Corvallis: Exploring the Numbers, Evaluating the Beliefs Tuesday, June 27, 2017 – 7 pm Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Speaker: Judy Ball, LWVC Housing Committee … [Read more...]
Annual Meeting Wrap-up
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Annual Meeting of partner organizations and volunteers was held on Monday, January 12, at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The meeting featured presentations on accomplishments of 2014 and plans for 2015. The Coalition has been working on a wide variety of projects in 12 topic areas: Community Inclusion, Economic Vitality, Education, Energy, Food, Health and Human Services, Housing, Land Use, Natural Areas, … [Read more...]