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Some examples of community involvement:
Mt. Hood Conservation. The Crag Law Center is working with a number of different groups to advocate for Mt. Hood in courts of law, before administrative agencies and by working cooperatively with the Forest Service. With the help of numerous volunteers we have advocated for Oregon's alpine gem, which continues to face threats from development and logging.
Fire Management, Stewardship & Old Growth Protection. CRAG represents local residents, fish conservation organizations, outdoor recreation clubs and conservation groups to protect numerous watersheds in Oregon and Washington from the effects of post-fire salvage logging and advance scientific integrity.
Watershed Protection and Restoration. The Crag Law Center is working with environmental groups to hold the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife accountable for violations of the Clean Water Act. Students have helped us write 60 day notices and bring court actions against the most egregious violators of the nation's landmark environmental laws.
Environmental Justice Initiative. The Crag Law Center has launched an initiative to provide professional and affordable legal and capacity building services to environmental justice groups in Oregon and Washington.
Internships
Since our founding, we have welcomed volunteers from all walks of life. We have worked with hundreds of volunteers, including students from area high schools and universities. On an ongoing basis, we work with volunteers from all walks of life, skills and backgrounds. Each summer, the Crag Law Center takes on up to three student interns from law schools across the United States. Many of our interns have gone on to develop successful careers in the public interest.Starting June 16,2008, we will be accepting interns to volunteer for fall 2009. We will accept interns in mid-October to volunteer for spring 2009 and in mid-January to volunteer for summer 2009. We have one internship available for an undergraduate student in the fall of 2008 - undergraduate applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as interested. We generally accept inquiries from law students and undergraduate students on an ongoing basis for positions during the school year - the sooner the inquiry the more likely it will be available. For the summer of 2009, we will accept inquiries on our program beginning in November of 2009. We will begin formal interviews in early January and make decisions for the summer in February. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing sample postmarked no later than Friday, February 1, 2008 to:
Attn: Hiring Attorney, Crag Law Center, 917 SW Oak, Suite 417, Portland, Oregon 97205.
Early submission is encouraged. Materials must be submitted on post-consumer recycled paper and printed doubled-sided and mailed regular mail (resource intensive mail: FedEx, UPS and non-recycled materials are discouraged and not recommended. Email submissions are discouraged as well. We certainly use technology, we just want to see how you present yourself in writing outside of the electronic domain).
Crag Law Center T-shirts On Sale Now
The Patagonia Portland store has generously donated organic cotton t-shirts to the Crag Law Center and three artists have generously donated their work. With the t-shirts and the art, we have produced three limited edition designs that you can choose from. We have a Big Mama Rockfish created by coastal artist Diane O'Leary. We have a shirt with a map of the Northside of Mt. Hood entitled "Keeping Mt. Hood Wild & Free!" that was created by Shannon Wheeler of Too Much Coffee Man! fame. And, finally, we have a shirt with a screen of an oil painting of Rainbow Trout created by Cuban-American Artist Alberto Rey. The short sleeve shirts are $16 a piece and the long sleeve shirts are $20 a piece, plus shipping and handling. Please call us at 503.525.2727 to order your T-shirts today. Act fast!
EPICOCITY Project in Association with America's Wild Legacy Presents: Decades - Born in Fire. This locally produced film seeks to find truth covered up by raging fires, black trees, green trees, and the players involved in post-fire logging sensitive burned landscapes. This film takes you on a journey down the Wild Illinois River, weaves together the stories from scientists, young and old, and the amazing live and still scenes from the Wild Siskiyou Rivers Region. From interviews with key players to live footage from Oregon's wild backcountry, come enjoy the story that sprung forth as the last ember from the Biscuit fire cease to glow. Producers Trip Jennings, Kyle Dickman and Becky Kennedy. 35 Min with over 30 minutes of deleted scenes and interviews with the directors. Available soon directly from www.epicocity.com or free with a $50 donation to the Crag Law Center. Call the Crag Law Center to place your order for the movie at 503.525.2724. 
The Old Filbert Farm House Party!!!
We are throwing a benefit party on Saturday, July 12th with live music from the Nuborn Tribe. Aaron & Sandy are opening their house in Milwaukie to friends and supporters. Come enjoy good people, food and drinks. Please RSVP by calling Aaron or Megan at 503.525.2724. A $20 minimum donation to the Crag Law Center is encouraged. We plan to have Lucky Labrador Brewing Company beer for those of you 21 and older, Chad and Rachel's Organic Lamb provided by Gartners Meats, Tre and Kenneth's delicious and nutritious Voodoo Doughnuts, refreshing beverages from Tazo Tea and much much more!
Wild & Scenic Film Festival - July 30th and August 2nd
On July 30th and August 2nd, Hood River, Oregon, the Crag Law Center will be hosting special screenings of films from the Wild & Scenic Film Festival - On Tour. The films will be shown at the Columbia Center for the Arts. Wednesday the 30th of July is Agriculture night, and we will be showing 5 agriculture themed films to celebrate the robust agricultural enterprises in Hood River. Saturday, the 2nd of August, will feature adventure films. Doors open at 7 PM, both nights, for an advance reception and the films start at 7:45 PM. The films run for about 2 hours until 9:55 PM. Advance ticket puruchase is encouraged because seats are limited. Tickets available at Waucoma Books in Hood River starting June 24th. A donation of $35 or more to the Crag Law Center includes a free ticket to either one of the two nights of films. Contact Megan at the Crag Law Center for more details on the donation and ticket promotion.
Agricultural Wednesday, July 30th:
Against The Current - 19min. Kathy Kasic
Growing cities, sustained drought, the quest for national energy independence, and climate change are putting new pressures on dwindling water supplies. Told through the wisdom of four people, this film brings together unexpected partners restoring a river. Silver Telly, Bronze Telly (USA, 2007, 19 min) www.metamorphfilms.com
Ladies of the Land - 29min. Megan Thompson
As small family farms continue to disappear, and large, mechanized farms dominate American agriculture, a new kind of farmer is sprouting up across the land: women. This film follows four women who never thought they'd be farmers. (USA, 2006, 29min) www.ladiesofthelandmovie.com
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Owens Lake - 4min. Channel G
In 1913 water diversions by the city of Los Angeles, turned the largest lake in California into an alkali dry lakebed and dust bowl. After being forced to control the dust for violating the federal Clean Air Act, thousands of migratory birds have returned; 62 miles of the Lower Owen River has also been restored; possibly the largest (and certainly unintentional) restoration project in North America and the world. (USA, 2007, 4min) www.channelg.tv
Fish and Cow - 17min. Rick Smith
The Big Hole Valley is home to one of the last surviving populations of fish, the fluvial Arctic grayling. This film is a story about a group of ranchers and biologists finding common ground to try and preserve the ecological health of the Valley itself. Newcomer Finalist Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival (USA, 2007, 17min) www.bhrf.org
Fridays at the Farm - 19min. Richard Power Hoffman
Feeling disconnected from their food, a photographer/filmmaker and his family, decide to join a community-supported organic farm. The filmmaker photographs the natural processes of food cultivation. This personal essay is a meditation on the miracles of life. Best Short, Green Film Festival, Seoul, Korea. Best Documentary, Sapporo Short Film Festival, Japan. (USA, 2006, 19min) www.coyopa.com
Pollen Nation - 26min. Singeli Agnew and Joshua Fisher
Pollen Nation follows one migratory beekeeper and a semi-load full of honeybees from Minnesota to California. It's the first film to look at the phenomenon of industrialized pollination and the way it is beginning to unravel with consequences for all of us. Bees pollinate one out of every three bites we eat, but today the bee pollination is in peril. (USA, 2007, 26 min.) www.pollennationthemovie.com
Adventurous Saturday, August 2nd:
Hybrid.Pedal - 28min. Dan Austin
Along a thousand-mile ride from Portland, Oregon, to Salt Lake City, Utah, environmentalists and road bikers ride through seven threatened areas and discuss the issues of each place with representatives from grassroots groups seeking to keep them wild. (USA, 2007, 28min) www.conservationalliance.com
The Story of Stuff - 19min. Annie Leonard and Free Range Studios
Film that takes viewers on a provocative and eye-opening tour of the real costs of our consumer driven culture-"all our stuff-where it comes from and where it goes when we throw it away." Leonard examines the real costs of extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal, and isolates the moment in history where she says the trend of consumption mania began. (www.storyofstuff.com, www.freerangestudios.com , USA)
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Pulp, Poo & Perfection - 16min. Angel Marin
This short documentary investigates two issues threatening water quality and public health in Chile: Pichilemu's sewage pipeline and forestry industry pollution. Best Environmental Surf Film, Preios Anuales Demolicion, Chile. (Chile, 2007, 16min) www.greensurfingstory.blogspot.com, www.savethewaves.org, www.greensurfing.blogspot.com.
The Good Fight - 20min. Mark Fraser
The Good Fight chronicles an extraordinary man's efforts, active force for preservation since 1934, in saving the Grand Canyon from being ruined with dams and his ongoing struggle to preserve the Giant Sequoias from the axe of the Forest Service. (USA, 2006, 20min)
Rita - 6min. Alison Teal Blehert-Koehn
This film is a true story about Alison, a seven-year-old girl who has been around the world with her adventure photographer/yoga-teaching parents and longs to stay in one place. During one of the family's expeditions high in the Himalaya of Nepal, she befriends a Sherpa girl named Rita. Together, the girls embark on a wild adventure over an 18,000 ft. pass near the base of Mt. Everest. Kids Choice, Telluride Mountainfilm, Best Family Short, Boulder Adventure FF, Nomintated for MTV Movie Award. (USA, 2006, 6min) www.alisonteal.com
Oil and Water Project - 34min. Seth Warren
Two kayakers embark on an endless summer-style 35,000 km road trip from Alaska to Argentina converting their regular diesel engine to run on everything from pig lard to palm pulp and they traveled for 9 months in pursuit of the best whitewater in the Americas. The pair coordinated demonstrations advocating for the use of alternative energy all along the way. Best Environmental Film, Taos MountainFilm, Everest Award Recipient for Advocacy. (USA, 2007, 34min) www.oilandwaterproject.org
Tibet Benefit - August 8, 2008, a Benefit for Tibet, with two award winning documentary films. Sponsored by the Crag Law Center.
On the opening night of the Olympics, August 8th, the Crag Law Center is sponsoring a benefit movie night at the Clinton Street Theatre. The night features two films; the first a film 'via Bearzi was co-directed by Jeff Alzner and is a story about a friend and climber who died in Tibet. The film has been selected for numerous film festivals. ‘via Bearzi’ is the completion of a film envisioned by Michael Bearzi just before his untimely death in the Himalayas in 2002. His aim was to portray the essence of two-man alpine climbing up a new route on Gyachung Kang. Using Mike’s video and a lifetime of stunning mountain still-photography along with the accounts of his fellow climbing partners, friends Jeff Alzner and Brook Kirklin painstakingly compiled this portrait of a man on his journey. This film reflects the adventure and motivations with the humor and ethics of a man who left his impression on everyone he touched. The second film is a documentary from filmmakers who followed the Dalai Lama as he weathered the conflict in the mountainous terrain of Tibet. You will also learn about the current situation in the region and hear a special performance from local Tibetan musicians. The Tara Café Project promotes the cultural continuity of Tibetan music and they will provide a live performance. Their work focuses on recording and documenting Tibetan artists, both inside Tibet and in exile. This event provides an entertaining alternative to the opening night of the Olympics in Beijing, China. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged as there is limited seating.Wild Shots Photography Auction - Spring 2009
We plan to hold our wildly succesful auction of archival quality framed photographic Wild Shots from Pacific NW Artists again in the Spring of 2009. Stay tuned for more details. Last year many wonderful artists donated their works, including Alberto Rey, Darryl Lloyd, Michael Halle, Ron Cronin, David Jensen, Barbara Bond, Michael Durham, Kai Guterman, Jon Meyer, Kate McCarthy, Rolf Skar, Gary Braasch, Steve Baldwin, Bill Bayer, Bruch Johnson, Michael Wilhelm, Claudia Howell, Carl Skoog, Ben Moon, Brian Litmans and many more....Field Trips - Ongoing
The Crag Law Center staff are frequently in the field meeting with citizens, scientists and government officials. Our staff field checks timber sales, water quality violations, development proposals and other projects. We meet with the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to discuss ongoing projects. We work with scientists to conduct systematic field surveys on the ground. If you would like to be informed about upcoming opportunities to join us in the field please call the office and inquire about the opportunities at Tel - (503) 525-2724.
Wild Shots Photography Auction!!
On September 29th the Crag Law Center hosted the Wild Shots Photography Auction. The evening was a blast and a big success. Big thanks to The Celebration Christian Church for graciously donating the venue. We auctioned off over 50 archival quality framed photographic Wild Shots from over 30 Pacific NW Artists. Thanks to Noble Rot for the fine Oregon wine, Lucky Lab for the organic beer, and delicious food and drink from Food Front Cooperative. Additional thanks to Tazo Tea and Patagonia Portland for co-sponsoring the event!!!The biggest thanks of all gooes to all the wonderful artists who donated their works! We received donations from Alberto Rey, Darryl Lloyd, Michael Halle, Ron Cronin, David Jensen, Barbara Bond, Michael Durham, Kai Guterman, Jon Meyer, Kate McCarthy, Rolf Skar, Gary Braasch, Steve Baldwin, Bill Bayer, Bruch Johnson, Michael Wilhelm, Claudia Howell, Carl Skoog, Ben Moon, Brian Litmans and many more....
The Old Filbert Farm House Party!!!
We had a great party on Saturday, August 25th with over 150 people and live music from the Descarga Quartet. Aaron & Sandy's House was hopping with the live music and good people, food and drink. We raised funds to support the Crag Law Center. Special thanks to the Lucky Labrador Brewing Company, Chad and Rachel for their skills cooking the whole Organic Lamb provided by Gartners Meats, Tres and Kenneth at Voodoo Doughnuts and delicious beverages from Tazo Tea! Next year the party will be even bigger and better, get ready!
Wild Rivers, Wild Creatures, Wild Fire Film Nights
The Crag Law Center has sponsored numerous independent film showings at Portland's Hollywood Theater and the Laurelhurst Theater. We have also hosted showings in Ashland, Eugene, Corvallis, Bend, and Hood River. If you would like hear about upcoming special events in your area, please email involved--at--crag.org.
Mekong - The Mother of All Waters. In 2004 Portlander Brian Eustis chronicled the first-ever complete navigation of the Mekong River from its source in Tibet, to the South China Sea. The film vividly explores and celebrates the diverse cultures and environments of the Mekong valley. The story also weaves in the tapestry of the impending human-rights abuses committed throughout the region and the impact of environmental degradation on the region's subsistence cultures. This film was a finalist at the 2006 Banff Film Festival and was chosen to be a part of the international tour! For more information or to order the film visit www.mekongdescentfoundation.org.
Cascadia Ecosystem Advocates present : Boom, Bust and the BLM . This locally produced interactive film explores the forest shenanigans in Southern Oregon. The film deploys the first of its kind "Citizens Action Guide and Toolkit" to organize citizens around the state to counteract the Bush Administration's plan to remove the Northwest Forest Plan protections for old growth forests from over 2 million acres of public land in Southern Oregon. Over the past half century in western Oregon, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has converted hundreds of thousands of acres of ancient forests into tree farms, yet nearly one million acres of old-growth remain. Due to a 2003 court settlement between the timber industry and the Bush Administration, 2.5 million acres of public forest in western Oregon could soon lose environmental protections. As the BLM prepares to release a draft management plan in August, this film could not be more timely and relevant for those who care about Oregon’s forests, biodiversity, sustainable management and the various uses of our public lands. Directed and produced by Tim Lewis with technical direction by Trip Jennings, Boom, Bust and the BLM will give you the tools you need to take action to protect your public lands in Southern Oregon. Visit www.oregonheritageforests.org for more information. (20 min.) 
On October 28th, the Crag Law Center celebrated its fifth full year of fulfilling its public interest mission. On this special evening, we celebrated our work with conservation groups, recreation clubs, guides, outfitters and local people throughout the Pacific Northwest.The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, the Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center, the Northwest Environmental Defense Center, the Cooper Spur Wild & Free Coalition, the Hood River Valley Residents Committee, the Columbia Riverkeeper and people from throughout the community put together an amazing show.
We had carnival games and funky DJ music, Stilt Walking, a costume contest, and delicious food and drinks! Those in attendance enjoyed environmental carnival games like the Freedom Forest Defense Ring Toss, Willamette River Plinko, "the LNG" Dunk Tank(er), the Mt. Hood Yodeler and other fabulous Carnival Booths.
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:Field & Jerger LLP and to all of our sponsors: Sarah Foster of the Nomadic Theatre Co, New Seasons, Voodoo Doughnuts, Seaside Surf Shop, EPICOCITY Productions, Bolle Sunglasses, Patagonia Store in Portland, Next Adventure, Whole Foods Market, Tazo Tea, Mississippi Pizza Pub, Amnesia Brewing from the Mississippi Neighborhood, Lucky Lab Brewing from the Hawthorne Neighborhood, Clear Creek Distillery, the Circuit Bouldering Gym and many more!
Fall House Party - September 16th, 2006
Supporters Aaron Matusick and Sandy Riedman hosted a house party with live music from the Piano Throwers on September 16th at their house in Milwaukie. The Piano Throwers are a trio consisting of Tye North, Scott Law and Carlton Jones. A Big Thanks to Aaron and Sandy for hosting the party, and to New Season for the delicious food and refreshments and to Terminal Graviy for the tasty regional ale.
Wild Rivers, Wild Fire & Wild Creatures Film Night - May 18th
On May 18th, the Crag Law Center hosted a special screening of two short-length films and two shorts. The evening began with Shake Your Oncorhynchus, a short underwater film on Klamath River Fisheries. We showed Fire Scars, a film that takes you into the heart of the Kalamiopsis Roadless area and on a raft down the Wild Illinois River to explore the controversy over the Biscuit Fire and protection of the forests and wild rivers in the area. Culimating the evening will be the Portland Premiere of Liquid Insanity, a kayaking film out of Hood River that will take you on a journey through the Pacific Northwest (www.liquidkayak.com).If you would like a copy of the films, contact Ralph Bloemers. The event's proceeds have been applied to the Crag law center's work with local citizens on wild river protection, fire education, forests protection and ensuring scientific integrity. Big thanks to our sponsors Patagonia Portland, Liquid Kayak, EPICOCITY Films, Telluride Film Festival, the Hollywood Theater, eNRG Kayaking. Visit www.crag.org/fire for more information on the Chicken Little hysteria sweeping the West.
Mt. Hood Wilderness & Cooper Spur Solution
On December 3rd, 2005, Congressman Walden and Blumenauer held holding Summit III in Portland and in Hood River. There was strong support in Hood River and in Portland for adding more Wilderness on Mt. Hood. Visit Cascade Peaks Protection for more specific information on the proposal and for some sample talking points.
Pakistan Earthquake Benefit
On February 10th, the Crag Law Center sponsored a benefit movie night at the Hollywood Theatre along with the American Alpine Club and Cascade Mountain films. The event sold out completely. The films were donated by Banff Mountain Films and the Telluride Film Festival, including shorts on rock climbing at Smith Rocks, Oregon, a spoof on the People of Mountain Village (Telluride) and a documentary on the conflict in the mountainous terrain of Kashmir and the current situation on the ground following the devastating Earthquake in the region. The event raised over $5,000 for relief efforts to help people rebuild and reclaim their lives.Fall House Party - October 8th, 2005
CRAG Board member Carrie Ward hosted a house party on October 8th. Thanks to Patagonia for the clothing donation, to the Lucky Lab Brew Pub for providing tasty beer, to Wild Oats Market, New Seasons Market, Lee and Paul Dayfield, Gary Kish, Bill Barnes and Mark Meckler, Indigo Teiwes and shireen press, Sadna and Sunil Shenoy, Andy and Amy Osenar and many others who made donations to the auction and helped to make the party a big success.
On Everest: With Tom Hornbein & Barbara Brower!
In 2004, Tom Hornbein and Barbara Brower spoke about their experiences and observations in the Himalayas at a Benefit for the Crag Law Center.
In 1963, Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld pioneered the first ascent of the West Ridge of Mt. Everest with the first traverse of a major Himalayan peak, an effort recognized as one of the great accomplishments in the history of Himalayan mountaineering. Hornbein is the author of Everest, the West Ridge, judged #1 in the top 10 Everest books by Outside Magazine. Barbara Brower is a professor of geography at Portland State University and editor of the Himalayan Research Bulletin. She has conducted extensive research into the ecology and geography of the Khumbu Valley at the foot of Mt. Everest.
The event sold out. Tom's talk, "Everest, a Magnificent Metaphor" recalled his climb four decades ago and how it has shaped his view of life as a mountain. Barbara wowed the audience with an informative slide show on her research into the Yak Culture, inspired by travels with her father, David Brower. All proceeds from the benefit went directly to the Crag Law Center work to protect Mt. Hood from development and exploitation. Thanks to our sponsors, Metolius, Patagonia Portland, REI, Columbia Titanium, Nike ACG, Oregon Mountain Community, US Bank - 39th and Salmon Branch and REI. A Special Thanks to go to Chernoff, Vilhauer, McClung & Stenzel, LLP for sponsoring the food at the event!
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