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Your Share - May 2007

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Measure 37...a toxic chemical in kids' shampoos...new eco-tips...and how to find your nearest farmer's market.

What's happening with Measure 37?

The Oregon Legislature is considering legislation that will soften the blow of Measure 37 on Oregon's developing areas.  Find out the status of these bills, and what they could mean for your community. (more...)

Take Action: Tell FDA that pesticide lindane has to go

EPA has stopped the use of lindane in agriculture, calling it "one of the most toxic, persistent, bioaccumulative pesticides ever registered." Yet FDA continues to allow lindane use in shampoos used on children. Tell them that this must stop. (more...)

Buy local, eat local

Wonder where the farmer's markets are in your area? There are neighborhood markets sprouting up all over -- browse this helpful list of every farmer's market in Oregon. (more...)

Spring into Eco-Action

Tips on telecommuting, making every day Earth Day, truly "greener" lawns, eco-conscious weddings and (more...)

In other news:

Conservationists being cut out of talks on future of Klamath wildlife refuges

Eugene's BRING Recycling on the move

U.S. Senate considers creating Wilderness areas on Mt. Hood

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