SOLV

SOLV (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". [ [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

* Oregon Bottle Bill

References

External links

* [http://www.SOLV.org SOLV] (official website)