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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 20h

We get it. The CEI Hub stuff is complicated. Give us 1 hour this Sunday for a virtual comment workshop and we'll give you the background needed to effectively write the city. Your voice is needed now!

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

cc @350pdx.bsky.social @breachcollectiv.bsky.social

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 3d

Portland faces an historic opportunity right now at the CEI Hub - one that will determine our environmental legacy for generations. Can you tell PDX to choose public safety over private profits before 10/17? Join us for a comment writing webinar this Sunday.

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 9d

Virtual event Thursday 10/2 @ 6pm:

Join BPS project staff and Willamette Riverkeeper to learn more about the preliminary zoning code and policy alternatives for the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub AND how to give feedback before 10/17.

www.portland.gov/bps/planning...

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 11d

You can even add your voice TONIGHT at the first in-person open house on offer: www.portland.gov/bps/planning...

See you there?

Otherwise, comments are due by 10/17 @ 5pm. Don't be late.

CEI Hub Policy Project open house

In-person open house for the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project

www.portland.gov

Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 11d

Portland faces a historic choice—one that will determine our city’s safety and environmental legacy for generations. BPS is updating the land use policies and zoning codes that regulate fuel facilities in the CEI Hub. You can learn more and take action here: www.sierraclub.org/oregon/blog/...

Portland's Ticking Time Bomb: Why the City's Plan for the CEI Hub Puts Us All at Risk

The City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability recently released a "Discussion Draft" outlining four potential paths forward for the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub. None of them are ...

www.sierraclub.org

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 11d

Yesterday, we filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s illegal federalization of the National Guard.

This morning, we filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to block the federalization from going into effect.

We’ll keep sharing updates as things progress.

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 14d

Portland and Oregon leaders have met for a very last-minute, emergency press conference to discuss the apparent deployment of federal agents to Portland’s ICE facility. @portlandmercury.com

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OPB @opb.org · 14d

An unexpected ramp-up of federal troops in Portland on Friday prompted local officials to quickly urge residents: Don’t react. Their appearance comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly portrayed the city as out of control, which local officials disputed.

Portland leaders urge calm amid reports of a surge in federal officers at the ICE building

An unexpected ramp-up of federal troops in Portland on Friday prompted local officials to quickly urge residents: Don’t react.

www.opb.org

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 17d

Hey, Bend! Want to build community while exploring your great outdoors? Are you interested in helping make Oregon's outdoors accessible and welcoming? Then become a Sierra Club Outings Leader! Our next training is on October 4. Keep reading for more.

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Saturday, October 4 in Bend: Outdoor Leadership Training. Seeking hikers, paddlers, climbers, pedalists, and others eager to lead club outings in Oregon.

Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 17d

Tune in to learn more and leave your own comment demanding the City reduce risk at the hub and prioritize human and ecosystem health above all: www.portlandmaps.com/bps/cei-hub/...

Map AppMap App

www.portlandmaps.com

Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 17d

Do you know what Portland's CEI Hub is? And what could happen with 390,000,000 gallons of fuel in a liquefaction zone?

Portland is exploring changes to the zoning code and Comprehensive Plan that govern the CEI Hub and will share details virtually tomorrow at 12pm.
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...

CEI Hub Policy Project Information Session #1

Learn more about the preliminary alternatives for the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project.

www.portland.gov

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 23d

Have you taken a moment to comment in support of the Roadless Rule? Now is a good time (due Sept. 19)! Learn more, get sample language, and share your thoughts. Thanks to @orsierraclub.bsky.social, the Oregon Trails Coalition, and many other groups. www.oregontrailscoalition.org/post/roadles...

Protect Roadless Areas: Submit Comments and Contact Congress!

Last week the Trump Administration formally announced its intention to roll back longstanding protections for Inventoried Roadless Areas in National Forests.The U.S. Department of Agriculture will acc...

www.oregontrailscoalition.org

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you @bynum.house.gov for signing on to the Roadless Area Conservation Act!

Your support helps keep Oregon forests and wilderness intact no matter who is in the White House. It's about clean drinking water, habitat for wildlife, and stopping mining & logging on public lands.

sc.org/roadless

Portrait of Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, a Black woman with long, dark hair sitting and wearing glasses and a blue suit.

Photo of a tree with a Pacific Crest Trail sign nailed to it.

Photo of a flower in a Mt Hood Roadless Area

Photo of Wallowa Lake, near designated roadless areas.

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 23d

🌲 TONIGHT 🍕

Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 25d

Raise your voice to defend 2 million at-risk acres of Oregon wilderness. Join us in Portland this Wednesday to take action together.

Details and RSVP ➡️ act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 23d

Heads up, Portland: this Sunday on the waterfront.

Sun Day @sundayofaction.bsky.social · 23d

🎊 Sun Day PDX in Portland, OR - Clean energy celebration with parade, Aztec dancers, marching bands and "Sun Ball" celebration: actionnetwork.org/events/sun-d...?

Sun Day PDX

SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can p...

actionnetwork.org

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 24d

😎 This weekend 🌞

Sun Day is a national day of action celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind.

Find an event near you: sunday.earth/events

Sun Day PDX

SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can p...

actionnetwork.org

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 25d

Raise your voice to defend 2 million at-risk acres of Oregon wilderness. Join us in Portland this Wednesday to take action together.

Details and RSVP ➡️ act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · Aug 25

📆 Tomorrow y'all!

Tune in, skill up, take action. RSVP below:

Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚨 Trump plans to kill protections for 2M acres of Oregon wilderness. Can you take action to protect them?

Rep. Salinas has sponsored the Roadless Area Conservation Act in the House, and will join us on Zoom to share how we can support. ➡️ Tune in Tuesday at 5pm! ⬅️

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

This square image is split vertically near the middle. On the right is an image of a mountain meadow. On the left, text that says, "webinar, defending Oregon's wilderness. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 5pm, with OR Rep. Andrea Salinas." Next to the text is a photo of Rep. Salinas smiling.

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OPB @opb.org · Aug 25

Fire crews have built fire lines around the southern edge of the Flat Fire where it was moving toward the town of Sisters, according to Eric Perkins, the operations section chief for Oregon Department of Forestry Section 3.

Crews keep Flat Fire from moving toward Sisters

The southern edge of the Flat Fire threatened thousands of homes as it moved toward Sisters, but crews said Monday morning they had stopped it from moving in that direction.

www.opb.org

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚨 Trump plans to kill protections for 2M acres of Oregon wilderness. Can you take action to protect them?

Rep. Salinas has sponsored the Roadless Area Conservation Act in the House, and will join us on Zoom to share how we can support. ➡️ Tune in Tuesday at 5pm! ⬅️

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · Aug 22

🥵 We’re headed for another very hot spell w/temps expected to reach at least 100 degrees today and tomorrow. 🗣️Please spread the word:

These Cooling Centers are opening Aug. 22, noon- 9 PM at

➡️ Multnomah County East Bldg, 600 NE 8th ave, Gresham
➡️ St. Stephen’s Shelter, 1432 SW 13th ave, Portland

Two Cooling Centers open Friday, Aug. 22 from Noon - 9PM. What to know and share

Cooling centers open Friday, Aug. 22, from noon to 9 p.m.,
until conditions improve. Multnomah County East Building: 600 NE 8th Ave., Gresham
St. Stephen’s Shelter: 1432 SW 13th Ave., Portland

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · Aug 14

📣 Upcoming webinar 8/26 @ 5pm. Please join us and Rep. Andrea Salinas to take action defending roadless wilderness.

Millions of acres of wild spaces in Oregon - like portions of the Timberline and Pacific Crest Trails, and the watershed for Bend - are at risk.

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · Aug 11

Registration is open for The Way of the Masks, a 1,167mi Native-led journey of ceremony and resistance to protect ancient forests, salmon habitat, & tribal sovereignty. The tour will host 8 free events, incl PDX & Eugene.

Portland, Sept. 10 @ 6pm. More & RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Way of the Masks: Portland

Join Se'Si'Le, the House of Tears Carvers, and NGO partners for an event to celebrate the sacred balance (xaalh) in all our relations.Now more than ever it's time to center the voices, knowledge, and ...

www.zeffy.com

Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · Aug 7

Our partners at the @olcv.org are hosting a Youth Climate Roundtable to foster a discussion between young Oregonians and our state decision makers.

Who: Oregonians aged 13 to 25
When: Monday, August 11th, 11am
Where: Zoom
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · Aug 6

The diverse groups that came together behind Move Oregon Forward are strong and united and will continue to push for positive change. Oregonians deserve a transportation system that is safe, clean, and fair.

We will continue to fight to make that vision a reality. Read on ⬇️

Oregon Just Transition Alliance @ojta.org · Aug 4

Wondering how the transportation package fared during Oregon’s 2025 Legislative Session? Oregon lawmakers failed to deliver, though communities organized & demanded safer streets, cleaner air, and better transit. The fight isn't over. Read this blog to learn how to get involved:

What happened to Oregon’s transportation package during the 2025 legislative session — Move Oregon Forward

How Oregon communities pushed lawmakers on transportation justice Over the past year, Move Oregon Forward built a strong coalition to advocate for transportation policies and investments that align…

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