- SOLV
SOLV (originally an acronym for Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism) is an environmental
non-profit organization working throughout theU.S. state ofOregon whose mission statement is: "SOLV builds community through volunteer action to preserve this treasure called Oregon". [ [http://solv.org/about_landing_2007.asp SOLV: About] ]History
SOLV was founded in 1969 by Oregon Governor
Tom McCall with the goal of reducing and cleaning up litter and vandalism throughout Oregon.Over time, SOLV has expanded its work to include education efforts, removal of invasive species, and planting of native species. [ [http://solv.org/programs_landing_2007.asp SOLV: Volunteer to Preserve This Treasure Called Oregon!] ]
ee also
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Oregon Bottle Bill References
External links
* [http://www.SOLV.org SOLV] (official website)
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