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(As always) We are at a critical time for human health/ecosystem health - this Willamette River represents us, and lives within us!

Having lived, and raised family in the Willamette Valley since 1975 I love and appreciate this Watershed. It is time for us to know and declare a public commitment to restoring this River to its natural clarity and

health - free of pollution, the necessary lifeblood for all living beings (life).

Thank you Emily and OPB for airing this vital conversation.

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I immigrated to the Pacific Northwest in my undergraduate college years from my American dream youth of SE Pennsylvania, during the VietNam war.
Here we are a stand for sustainability and community - I live this now in my Buddhist community (www.portlandinsight.org/library)and family.

Am posting now to praise Polo's skillful speaking and stand he takes for community and communications. Thank you Polo. May all be well
hwalmer@gmail.com

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