Course on Our “Green” Washington County

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Offering PCC Class on Sustainability

Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Community is teaching a Portland Community College Community Education class on Wednesday nights this fall called "Our Green Washington County." The class will be a sustainability education course with discussion and site visits to partner locations.

Participants will be able to learn more about the scientific basis for engaging in sustainable practices and sustainability experts from agencies like Tualatin Valley Water District, Clean Water Services and Washington County's Land Use and Transportation will show how these practices are being implemented around the county.

For more information on the curriculum and to register:

• Visit http://www.pcc.edu/schedule/
• Type "Our Green Washington County" in the keywords field
• Click on "Show Me Classes"

Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Community is a coalition of 11 Washington County governments that formed in 2007 to work together on sustainability. The agency researches sustainable practices for partners, facilitates collaboration between partner organizations and develops sustainability education and training for the partners and the Washington County community at large.

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