SOLVE brings Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.
Oregon is the land of pioneers. Modern-day pioneers. We’re leaders, not followers. We embrace originality. We’re experimental and environmental.
SOLVE was formed in 1969 by pioneering
Governor Tom McCall to mobilize our community on a mission to protect and
preserve this beautiful and unique place we call home.
Back then, our call-to-action was to Stop
Oregon Litter and Vandalism (SOLV). Fast forward over 45-years. While we remain
true to our original calling, we have evolved to SOLVE broader environmental
challenges; moving from an acronym to action. You may know us best from our
annual beach clean-ups, but that is just a drop in the ocean compared to what
we do every day to keep Oregon clean and green.
Our vision is an Oregon with healthy land, water, and air. To make this real, we: (1) Clean, (2) Restore, (3) Educate, and (4) Involve.
SOLVE brings Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.
Oregon is the land of pioneers. Modern-day pioneers. We’re leaders, not followers. We embrace originality. We’re experimental and environmental…