This is a directory of local, state, and regional organizations that work on all areas of public policy in Oregon and from all points of view. Please send additions or corrections to: govdocs@uoregon.edu.
Categories:
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Cultural |
Drugs, Gambling, Firearms |
Economic Development |
Education |
Elections |
Employment |
Energy |
Environment |
Financial Services |
Fish and Wildlife |
Food and Agriculture |
Forests |
Government |
Health |
Housing and Construction |
Land |
Law |
Manufacturing and Mining |
Media |
Native Americans |
Political |
Public Affairs |
Public Safety |
Recreation |
Social Issues |
Social Services |
Sustainable Development |
Taxation |
Technology |
Toxins |
Transportation |
Water
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COMMERCE
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CULTURAL
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DRUGS, GAMBLING, FIREARMS
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Cascades West Council of Governments. A voluntary association of twenty-one cities, three
counties, the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and two port
districts
- CCD [Coos, Curry, and Douglas] Business Development Corporation. Economic Development Administration for Coos, Curry and Douglas Counties
- Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. Serves Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the cities of
Bend, Culver, Madras, Metolius, Prineville, Redmond and Sisters
- Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation. A federal Economic Development District. The district serves Gilliam, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler, Harney and Malheur counties
- Mid Willamette Valley Council of Governments. Members include Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, 31 cities, 7 special districts, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
- Mid-Columbia Economic Development District. Serves, in Oregon, Hood River County, Sherman County, Wasco County; and in Washington, Klickitat County and Skamania County
- Northeast Oregon Economic Development District. Serves Baker, Union and Wallowa Counties
- Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development. Serves Jackson and Josephine Counties
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EDUCATION
- American Association of University Professors. Portland. (Professional Association)
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT) - Oregon. Portland. (Labor Union)
Union representing K-12, community college, and higher education faculty and classified positions; registered nurses, dental hygienists, and child care workers.
- Confederation of Oregon School Administrators. Salem. (Professional Association) [UO Holdings]
Oregon education central office administrators, school executives, secondary school administrators, and elementary school principles.
- Oregon Association of Education Service Districts. Albany. (Government Association)
Local education service districts.
- Oregon Community College Association. Salem. (Government Association)
Conducts advocacy for community colleges in Oregon.
- Oregon. Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Supports community colleges.
- Oregon. Department of Education (Superintendent of Public Instruction). Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Leads K-12 and community college education.
- Oregon Education Association. Tigard. (Labor Union) [UO Holdings]
Represents teachers in Oregon.
- Oregon Education Coalition. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Oregon Independent Colleges Association. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Oregon PTA (Parent-Teachers Association) (Nonprofit)
- Oregon School Boards Association. Salem. (Government Association)
Provides advocacy, leadership, training, and services for school boards.
- Oregon School Employees Association. Salem. (Labor Union)
School, education service district, community college, and parks and recreation district workers.
- Oregon School Personnel Association. (Web Site)
Organization that provides statewide job listings and application system for teachers.
- Oregon Student Assistance Commission. Eugene. (State Government)
- Oregon Student Association. Salem. (Government Association)
Association of student governments at Oregon University System, Lane Community College, and Willamette University. Advocates before the Legislature, State Board of Higher Education, and State Scholarship Commission.
- Oregon University System. Eugene. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Provides leadership and services to public universities.
- Portland State University Alumni Association. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Proficiency-based Admission Standards System. Eugene. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Developing admission requirements for Oregon University System in areas of English, mathematics, science, social science, second languages, and visual and performing arts.
- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Boulder, Colorado. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
Facilitates resource sharing and cost effective services among 15 western states and their public and private colleges and universities.
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ELECTIONS
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EMPLOYMENT
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ENERGY
- Bonneville Power Administration. Portland. (Federal Government) [UO Holdings]
Government agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. Markets energy produced by federal dams located in the Columbia-Snake River Basin.
- Citizens Utility Board. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- EnerNet. Seattle and San Francisco. (Web Site)
- Northwest Energy Coalition. Seattle. (Nonprofit)
Alliance of over 85 environmental, civic and human service organizations, progressive utilities and businesses from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia. Promotes energy conservation and renewable energy resources, consumer and.
- Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. Portland. (Nonprofit) [UO Holdings]
Nonprofit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and industry representatives bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the marketplace.
- Northwest Power Planning Council. Portland. (Nonprofit) [UO Holdings]
- Northwest Power Pool. (Nonprofit)
- Northwest Public Power Association. Vancouver, Washington. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
- Oregon. Department of Energy. Salem. (State Government)
- Oregon Peoples Utility District Association. Salem. (Government Association)
- Oregon. Public Utility Commission. Salem. (State Government)
- Public Power Council. Portland. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
- Solar Energy Association of Oregon. Portland. (Business Association)
- Western Electricity Coordinating Council. Salt Lake City. (Business Association)
- Western Energy Institute. Portland. (Business Association) [UO Holdings]
- Western Interstate Energy Board. Denver, Colorado. (Business Association) [UO Holdings]
- Western States Petroleum Association. Glendale, California. (Business Association)
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ENVIRONMENT
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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FISH AND WILDLIFE
- American Fisheries Society - Oregon Chapter. Corvallis. (Nonprofit)
- Association of Northwest Steelheaders. Milwaukie, Oregon. (Nonprofit)
- Audubon Society of Portland. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Audubon Society - Oregon Chapters. Sacramento, California. (Nonprofit)
- Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Authority. Portland. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
State, federal, and tribal fish and wildlife entities that coordinate its members efforts to protect and enhance fish and wildlife resource of the Basin through joint planning and action.
- Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Portland. (Nonprofit) [UO Holdings]
Technical support and coordinating agency for fishery management policies of the four Columbia River treaty tribes. Ensures a unified voice in the overall management of the fishery resources and protects the treaty rights of the tribes.
- Kalmiopsis Audubon. Port Orford, Oregon. (Nonprofit)
- National Marine Fisheries Service - Northwest Office. Seattle. (Federal Government)
- National Wildlife Federation - Western Region. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Native Fish Society. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Northwest Fisheries Science Center. Seattle. (Federal Government) [UO Holdings]
Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration responsible for providing scientific and technical support for the management, conservation, and development of the Pacific Northwest region's anadromous and marine fishery resources.
- Northwest Steelheaders - Sandy River Chapter. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Oregon. Department of Fish and Wildlife. Portland. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
- Oregon Ducks Unlimited. (Nonprofit)
- Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Program of the State of Oregon to restore salmon and trout populations and fisheries to productive and sustainable levels that will provide substantial environmental, cultural, and economic benefits.
- Oregon Trout. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations. San Francisco. (Association)
- Pacific Fishery Management Council. Portland. (Federal Government) [UO Holdings]
Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that has developed a fishery management plan for salmon, groundfish and coastal pelagic species in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zones off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.
- Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Gladstone. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
Interstate commission dedicated to resolving fishery issues. Does not have regulatory or management authority. It serves as a forum for discussion and works for coastwide consensus.
- Salmon Nation. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition. Seattle. (Nonprofit) [UO Holdings]
Large coalition of advocacy organizations with a plan to restore the Northwest' wild salmon and watersheds.
- Trout Unlimited. Portland. (Nonprofit)
- United States. Fish and Wildlife Service - Pacific Region. Portland. (Federal Government)
- Wildlife Society, The. Portland. (Nonprofit)
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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
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FORESTS
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GOVERNMENT
- American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Oregon Council 75. Portland and Salem. (Labor Union)
Represents over 18,000 people working for the State of Oregon, counties, cities, and service districts.
- Association of Oregon Counties. Salem. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
Provides legislative reports and other services to counties.
- Council of State Governments - West. San Francisco and Denver. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
Provides a platform for regional cooperation and collaboration among Western State Legislatures.
- Lane Council of Governments. Eugene. (Regional Government)
- League of Oregon Cities. Salem. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
Helps cities with policy, intergovernmental relations, legislature, and technical assistance.
- Metro. Portland. (Special Government)
- Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments. Salem. (Regional Government)
- Oregon Cascades West Council of Government. Albany. (Regional Government)
- Oregon Coastal Zone Management Association. Newport. (Association)
- Oregon. Department of Administrative Services. Salem. (State Government)
- Oregon.gov (State of Oregon home page). Salem. (State Government)
Contains links to wide range of government, educational, and business resources.
- Oregon. Governor. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Contains information about governor's press releases, speeches, schedule, budget, etc.
- Oregon State Legislature- Legislative Administration. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Provides centralized, nonpartisan research and policy analysis for legislators.
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Senate and House of Oregon. Contains information about committees, budget, taxation, bills, and laws.
- Oregon Municipal Finance Officers Association. Tigard. (Professional Association)
- Oregon Progress Board. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Responsible for state strategic plan and performance benchmarks.
- Oregon. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Tigard. (State Government)
- Oregon. State Archives. Salem. (State Government)
- Service Employees International Union -- Local 503 Salem. (Labor Union) [UO Holdings]
Labor union representing over 22,000 employment by local, state, and nonprofit agencies.
- Special Districts Association of Oregon. Salem. (Government Association)
Government association providing services to and representing approximately 800 special service districts in Oregon.
- Western Governors' Association. Denver. (Government Association) [UO Holdings]
Provides leadership in the areas of the economy and demography of the West.
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HEALTH
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HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
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LAND
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LAW
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MANUFACTURING AND MINING
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MEDIA
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NATIVE AMERICANS
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POLITICAL
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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RECREATION
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SOCIAL ISSUES
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Oregon Chapter. Portland. (Nonprofit) [UO Holdings]
Concerned with the defense of the U.S. and Oregon Bills of Rights. Educates the public and conducts litigation and lobbying.
- Basic Rights Oregon. Portland. (Nonprofit)
Dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation in Oregon.
- Oregon National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League. Portland. (Nonprofit) [UO Holdings]
Works to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, choosing legal abortion, and having a healthy pregnancy.
- Oregon Right to Life, Inc. Salem. (Nonprofit)
Works "to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia."
- Women in the Northwest Research Initiative. Center for the Study of Women in Society. University of Oregon. Eugene. (Nonprofit) [UO Holdings]
Conducts research that expands knowledge of women's lives in region. Facilitates collaboration between researchers, policy advocates, and educators concerned with women, families, and communities in the Northwest.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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TAXATION
- Oregon Board of Accountancy. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Regulates the practice and performance of licensed accountants. Licenses and handles complaints about accountants.
- Oregon. Board of Tax Practitioners. Salem. (State Government)
- Oregon Center for Public Policy. Silverton. (Nonprofit)
Emphasis on budget and tax policy as it affects low and moderate income Oregonians.
- Oregon. Legislative Fiscal Office. Salem. Provides research, analysis, and evaluation of state expenditures, financial affairs, program administration, and agency organization to Oregon legislators.
- Oregon Department of Revenue. Salem. (State Government) [UO Holdings]
Responsible for collecting taxes. Publications cover all aspects of Oregon's tax system such as types and rules of various taxes, summaries and statistics of taxes paid, etc.
- Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants. Beaverton. (Professional Association)
Provides continuing education for accountants and other resources about taxation.
- Oregon Tax Research. Portland. (Business Association) [UO Holdings]
Business association promoting efficiency and effectiveness of government programs and to contribute to responsible, informed solutions on issues concerning spending and taxation.
- Oregon. Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission. Portland. (State Government)
- Oregon Taxpayers United. Clackamas. (Nonprofit)
Concerned with taxation and government spending. Seeks to minimize taxation, limit size and growth of government, and reduce waste.
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TECHNOLOGY
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TOXINS
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TRANSPORTATION
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WATER
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Maintained by: Ted D. Smith, tedsmith@uoregon.edu
Last Modified: 06/24/2009