State Senate District 25

OSU bee specialist works to keep Oregon pollinator friendly

In response to the country’s worst urban bumblebee die-off in the country caused by improper pesticide use in 2015, the Oregon State Legislature passed a bill requiring more education for licensed pesticide applicators and ...

Apr 2019 | Impact Story

Extension adopts Better Bones & Balance program for Oregon's aging population

A hip fracture caused by a fall is a devastating injury. Nearly one-third of those afflicted are likely to die in the year following injury, studies have found, and many more experience life-altering disability. It’s a common...

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OSU Extension provides leadership for statewide Outdoor School

Outdoor School has a long tradition in Oregon, with some programs dating back 50 years. But not everyone has had access to the program. That changed in November 2016, when Oregon voters passed Measure 99, mandating that all ...

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School IPM Program protects health and safety of Oregon children

Asthma is the top cause of absenteeism in U.S. public K-12 schools. Mice urine is an asthma trigger, and mice are one of the top pests in Oregon schools. Mice and other pests can carry numerous life-threatening diseases. ...

Jan 2024 | Impact Story

4-H Lamprey in the Classroom returns to Portland area after pandemic hiatus

The Pacific lamprey, a threatened fish, is considered sacred by Pacific Northwest tribes and plays an important ecological and cultural role in the Pacific Northwest. Education is key to saving the lamprey, but until a few ...

Jun 2022 | Impact Story

OSU teaches Oregonians to raise honey bees as hives struggle

As honey bees struggle for survival, people are recognizing their role in pollinating key crops. They're increasingly interested in raising them in their backyards, but many don't know where to begin. To give them a hand, the ...

Aug 2019 | Impact Story