Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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There is just something about a good meal that brings people together. Whether it's family reunions, tailgating, or community festivals, special events are more special with tasty grub. While it's no secret that good food is key, what about the dishes the food is served on? It may seem like an afterthought, but dishware can elevate those special events to another level. Finer dining is the idea behind Lane County Waste Management's Sustainable Event Services (SES) program: to provide durable...
I've had many jobs in my post-college career, ranging from newspaper reporter to overseas English-language teacher to entrepreneur to nonprofit fundraiser. But my favorite job, aside from being a temporary stay-at-home parent, is my current position as Lane County Waste Reduction Outreach Coordinator. The position affords me opportunities to share information about waste prevention and environmental sustainability, meet interesting folks, and live by the idea of "leaving the campsite better...
Illegal dumping isn’t just an eyesore: it’s a costly, environmentally damaging problem that affects neighborhoods, waterways, and wildlife. Lane County is taking a proactive step to address this issue with the launch of its new Report Illegal Dumping (R.I.D.) tool, an easy-to-use online platform that empowers residents to act. Try the tool at lanecountyor.gov/keeplaneclean. The R.I.D. tool allows residents to report illegal dumping sites quickly and accurately. Using a simple form, residents can...
After a little time off for the holidays, it's good to be back. I hope your holiday season was full of joy and memories. As the parent of an 8-year-old, I can ours was especially fun. As the holidays wrap up and we look to the new year, it's a good reminder that not everything belongs in your curbside recycling bin. Many festive items can be reused or recycled-just not through regular curbside service. What NOT to put in your recycling bin: • Plastic bags • Ribbons and bows • Foil or plast...
s Lane County residents, we've all experienced it: hazy orange skies, smoke smells that linger for days, and a persistent anxiety during dry, windy conditions. Wildfire and smoke are no longer seasonal rarities: they are now expected conditions. To address these new realities, Lane County Emergency Management is taking a critical step to update our community's playbook for this new era, and they need your help. They are asking residents to take a short survey to share their personal experiences...
