SOLV

SOLV (Sustaining Oregon's Legacy by Volunteering[1], originally an acronym for Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism) is an environmental non-profit organization working throughout the U.S. state of Oregon whose mission statement is: "SOLV builds community through volunteer action to preserve this treasure called Oregon".[2] The group is based in Hillsboro with Melisa McDonald as the executive director of the group.[3][4]

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History

SOLV was founded in 1969 by Oregon Governor Tom McCall with the goal of reducing and cleaning up litter and vandalism throughout Oregon.[5] The first statewide citizen Beach Cleanup in the nation was organized by SOLV in 1984.[5] Since then, annual beach cleanups have spread to every state in the U.S.,[5] all U.S. territories, and more than 100 countries around the world.

Jack McGowan became the director of the group in 1990, and continued as its leader until 2008.[5] Over time, SOLV has expanded its work to include education efforts, removal of invasive species, and planting of native species.[6] In April 2008, Dianna Smiley took over as director after McGowan retired,[7] and she was replaced in January 2010 by Melisa McDonald.[4] As of 2008 the organization had a $2 million budget and employed 25 people.[7]

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References

  1. ^ SOLV FAQ
  2. ^ SOLV: About
  3. ^ Duin, Steve (September 7, 2003). "Overcoming division with a vision". The Oregonian: p. B1. 
  4. ^ a b Mortenson, Eric (January 15, 2010). "SOLV, known for its volunteer beach and river cleanups, appoints new director". The Oregonian. http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2010/01/solv_appoints_new_director.html. Retrieved 17 March 2010. 
  5. ^ a b c d Hill, Gail (March 26, 2008). "SOLV director hopes for record Oregon beach cleanup". The Oregonian. http://blog.oregonlive.com/pdxgreen/2008/03/solv_seeks_record_beach_cleanu.html. Retrieved 17 March 2010. 
  6. ^ SOLV: Volunteer to Preserve This Treasure Called Oregon!
  7. ^ a b Wood, Shelby (April 16, 2008). "SOLV gets new leader: Dianna Smiley". pp. The Oregonian. http://blog.oregonlive.com/pdxgreen/2008/04/solv_gets_new_leader_dianna_sm.html. Retrieved 17 March 2010. 

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