SOLV

SOLVE (formerly 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 Portland[3][4]

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] In 1976, SOLV hired Blanche Schroeder, Portland Chamber of Commerce lobbyist, to act as Executive Director of SOLV on a part-time basis.[6] 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.[7] In April 2008, Dianna Smiley took over as director after McGowan retired,[8] and she was replaced in January 2010 by Melisa McDonald. The current Executive Director is John Tortorici. As of 2011, the organization had a $2.2 million budget.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ SOLV FAQ
  2. ↑ SOLV: About
  3. ↑ Duin, Steve (September 7, 2003). "Overcoming division with a vision". The Oregonian. p. B1.
  4. ↑ Mortenson, Eric (January 15, 2010). "SOLV, known for its volunteer beach and river cleanups, appoints new director". The Oregonian. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Hill, Gail (March 26, 2008). "SOLV director hopes for record Oregon beach cleanup". The Oregonian. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  6. ↑ The Oregonian. September 27, 1976. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "Bringing Oregonians together to build a legacy of stewardship!". SOLV. March 22, 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-20.
  8. 1 2 Wood, Shelby (April 16, 2008). "SOLV gets new leader: Dianna Smiley". The Oregonian. Retrieved 17 March 2010.

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