1000 Friends of Oregon honors 35 young people for nature, food and land-use work
February 18, 2010
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The Oregonian The conservation group 1000 Friends of Oregon -- founded 35 years ago to enforce the state's pioneering land-use planning law -- is celebrating its anniversary by honoring "35 Innovators Under 35." The young Oregonians who are making a difference in their communities were chosen from among 132 nominations, and will be honored March 20 at the annual Tom McCall Legacy Dinner and Awards Gala. The winners are:
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