In the News...
January 19, 2010
The EWP releases Working Paper 21 ,an examination of the key factors for success in watershed groups. The paper reviews a diverse body of original research literature and suggests organizational management tips for watershed groups. Go to publications to browse all of the EWPs working and briefing papers.
December 16, 2009
The EWP releases a briefing paper examining ARRA spending and local community benefit in 11 western states. Download the PDF of Briefing Paper 20 here
October 29, 2009
EWP director, Cassandra Moseley testifies before the US Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests about ways increasing coordination between state and federal land management agencies to conduct forest, watershed, and range restoration while ensuring high quality jobs for restoration workers. Read the testimony.
September 11, 2009
The EWP publishes a briefing paper concerning the growing watershed restoration industry in Oregon.
July 27, 2009
In collaboration with the University of Minnesota, the Forest Service and Michigan Technical Institute, the Ecosystem Workforce Program releases new paper outlining the conventional wisdoms of woody biomass utilization and drawing new conclusions based on interviews and case studies from across the nation. The paper examines the existing policy around biomass utilization and the policy implications of its conclusions.
July 20, 2009
Working paper #20 addressing the social issues of woody biomass utilization released today. This paper reviews literature and suggests lessons for policy makers as well as several areas ripe for new research. Go to http://ewp.uoregon.edu/
to download the paper.
July 15, 2009
EWP releases new climate change policy resource to help rural community leaders engage in climate change dialog and develop strong policies. Learn more and download the pdf here.
