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The idea for the first Earth Day was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, saw the deteriorating environment in the United States. After his election in to the Senate in 1962, Nelson discovered that Washington had no environmental political agenda despite the many urgent national issues. Nelson believed in the political power…
Running Tide develops new technologies to accelerate and scale the naturally restorative benefits of shellfish and kelp.
Portland’s Better Housing by Design Project Not all multi-dwelling development is created equal. Some apartment complexes, for instance, have very little open space for children to play and people to gather outside. These effects of this have been felt during the pandemic and especially in lower-income neighborhoods. Accessibility and safe and convenient connections to local…
Healthy Trees Support Healthy Communities The Treasure Valley in Idaho is working to create sustainable forest cover. Our urban forest directly impacts clean air, clean water and our region’s green economy. The Network informs sustainable planning, development and management of this valuable resource. They work to connect our built and natural environments, innovate through resource-sharing…
US Sits On Top of Immense Offshore Wind Energy President Biden is proposing a big build-out of offshore wind power. The White House released a plan calling for 30 gigawatts of new wind capacity by 2030, starting with a big project between Long Island and New Jersey. The idea is to create jobs, expand U.S. steel and…
How to compost at homeThere are many different ways to make a compost pile; here are suggestions for general references. Helpful tools include pitchforks, square-point shovels or machetes, and water hoses with a spray head. Regular mixing or turning of the compost and some water will help maintain the compost. Backyard Composting Select a dry,…
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Peak Sustainability Group Joins Maul Foster & Alongi
We are excited to announce that Peak Sustainability has joined Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc., a leading Pacific Northwest multidisciplinary firm specializing in environmental, planning, engineering, GIS and data analysis, communications, and health and safety services.
We are still the same great people providing you with excellent service. We look forward to working together to help our clients and communities create a sustainable future.