Sustainability

OSU Extension provides practical, science-based information to help Oregonians make sustainable choices at home, on the land and in their communities. We offer tools and education on natural resource management and conservation to support a healthier future for people and the environment.

Latest News

OSU rangeland researchers help mitigate spread of invasive grasses

Communities in Eastern Oregon are better equipped to protect their rangelands from invasive grasses, reduce wildfire risk and restore the productivity and resilience of these vital ecosystems.

Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson | May 2025 | Impact story

Student teams support watershed monitoring in Jackson County

By combining real-world relevance with experiential learning, SWAT strengthens local restoration efforts while building the next generation of environmental professionals.

Kara Baylog | Apr 2025 | Impact story

Clinics help manage wild horse populations on Warm Springs tribal lands

The Warm Springs community benefits through improved rangeland health, reduced wildfire risk, and better conditions for wildlife and livestock.

Scott Duggan | Mar 2025 | Impact story

All News

Fostering Stewardship: A How-to Guide for Trainers

By Rachel Werling and Max Bennett

This curriculum package helps natural-resource professionals train landowners on best practices in resource management. Topics include forests, fire, streams, wildlife, soil, pastures, water systems and economics — all issues facing landowners in many parts of the West.

View publication

Photo Credit: Adventures On Wheels - Adobe Stock (Cropped from original)

Podcasts

In the Woods: Each month we will bring you research and science-based information on a new topic related to forests that aims to offer some insight into what we know and are still learning about forest science and management.

Become an Oregon Naturalist!

The Oregon Naturalist Program is for people interested in Oregon’s natural history and natural resources management who want to dedicate their time as volunteers. Take courses online and on-location in Oregon’s beautiful outdoors.

Topics covered include the natural history of plants, animals, habitats, and geology in Oregon, the history and processes of landscape change, as well as present-day sustainable natural resource management.

Learn more

Latest Resources

Can you clarify recycling rules in Oregon?

Recycling rules seem to be changing, and I want to be sure I’m doing the right thing. Do you have up-to-date information on which plastics can be recycled, and how to recycle plastic bags and Styrofoam in Oregon?

Linda Brewer | Dec 2025 | Featured question

Episode 65: Watershed Interconnectedness (in English)

Listen to this episode to learn more about healthy watersheds!

Jake Barker, Annette Patton, Carrie Cantrell | Aug 2025 | Podcast episode

Episode 61: Marbled Murrelets (in English)

"The marbled murrelet is one of the Pacific Northwest's most mysterious seabirds..." - Dr. Jim Rivers

Lauren Grand, Carrie Cantrell, Dr. Jim Rivers | May 2025 | Podcast episode

Browse All Resources

Explore more resources

Local, regional and community food systems

Soil

Forest health and management

Rangeland conservation and management

Climate change

Water management and conservation

Upcoming Events

Jan 7

Pruning Solutions for Trees & Shrubs*

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST Online

Jan 18

4th Annual Military Veteran Farmers Winter Gathering

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Salem, OR

Feb 6

Veteran Farmer Winter Coffee + Chat in the Garden – Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Albany, OR

Meet Our Experts

Diane Choplin

Small Farms Education Program Assistant 2

Signe Danler

Home Horticulture Online Program Instructor

Contact for questions about Home Horticulture online. Submit other questions to Ask Extension, link below.

Dr. Berit Dinsdale

Faculty Research Assistant

Contact me to discuss desired programming and educational needs related to irrigation or the master gardener program.

Amanda Gladics

Coastal Fisheries Specialist

¿Tienes una pregunta? Pregúntale a Extensión

“Pregúntale a Extensión” es una forma de obtener respuestas del Servicio de Extensión de Oregon State University. Contamos con expertos en familia y salud, desarrollo comunitario, alimentación y agricultura, temas costeros, silvicultura, programas para jóvenes y jardinería.

Haganos una pregunta

Can you clarify recycling rules in Oregon?

P: Recycling rules seem to be changing, and I want to be sure I’m doing the right thing. Do you have up-to-date information on which plastics can be recycled, and how to recycle plastic bags and Styrofoam in Oregon?

R: View answer | View all featured questions

See More Questions