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Talking Stick

Volume 2
Issue 4
Fall 2002

Newsletter of the Environmental Education Association of Oregon

Promoting a healthy, sustainable environment through education

Keeping the Dream Alive


Linda Rhoads, Executive Director
EEAO's 2003 Annual Conference!
I recently had the opportunity to
attend the Oregon Green Schools
Summit at Centennial Middle
beyond. Next year promises to be
even more exciting as EEAO takes
on a more active leadership role in
Educating Towards Sustainability
October 17-19, 2003
School in Gresham where keynote Oregon.
Eugene, OR
speaker Stacy Allison, the first
American woman to stand on the We are grateful for the generous Mark your calendar now for this
peak of Mount Everest, thrilled us gift from The Bullitt Foundation to great event! With a focus on the
with the story of her success reach- carry out fundraising and capacity role of environmental education in
ing the summit. She challenged us building activities to ensure the service learning and building a cul-
to articulate the difference between long-term sustainability of EEAO. ture of sustainability in Oregon,
goals and dreams, and then As EEAO continues the transition EEAO's 2003 conference is sure to
enthralled us with the events of her from an all-volunteer organization be an exemplary event! Through
climb. Just four days earlier, as to a nonprofit with paid staff, our workshops, concurrent sessions,
serendipitous events go, I received a financial needs and expenses have field trips, and many other exciting
gift of "Dreams" music on a CD. significantly increased. Although the activities for professional growth
With this gift I was reminded of the economic climate is creating a chal- and enhancement, environmental
impact and power of dreams on our lenge for many nonprofits, EEAO educators will come together to
lives. continues to grow and further stabi- celebrate environmental education
lize its financial foundation. This is accomplishments in Oregon, share
In the notes from the first EEAO in large part because of your com- information, learn new skills, make
organizational meeting in 1975, the mitment to the dream and goals that new professional contacts (rekindle
word "goals" appears eight times are still alive after 27 years! In order existing ones!), and explore new
throughout the hand-typed minutes. to continue the work of EEAO, collaborative opportunities. During
As is usually the case, the document please consider a supporting mem- structured planning activities, par-
records tasks, responsibilities, poli- bership gift from one of the NEW! ticipants will also have the oppor-
cies and procedures. But out of categories. Your financial support is tunity to give significant input to
those newly formed committees, vital for EEAO to represent your map out the future of environmen-
action items and assignments was profession and elevate environmen- tal education in Oregon.
born a dream. Today, the Board and tal education to a long overdue level
staff of EEAO are charged with car- of prominence throughout Oregon. Registration and more detailed
rying out the mission and goals that conference information will be
grew from a shared dream envi- I look forward to seeing you at available Spring 2003 at
sioned 27 years ago. As we work to the Holiday Party (see page 8) where www.eeao.org. Interested in
ensure that our operational process- we will celebrate our achievements Volunteering? Exhibiting?
es, policies and structure are suffi- from 2002, enjoy the camaraderie of Sponsoring a conference activity?
cient to support the work of the colleagues and reconnect with those Contact EEAO at 503-234-EEAO to
organization, we begin to set our folks with whom we always wish learn more.
Continued on page 5
sights on EEAO goals for 2003 and we had more time to spend!
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Fall 2002

Message from the President


Donal Wilkinson

EEAO 2002 Executive Board


President
T his summer has been a busy one
for EEAO board members. Past
President Elaine Jane Cole and
offices across the state. It also takes
leaders at the state level to help
advance environmental education
Donal Wilkinson, Eastham Executive Director Linda Rhoads and provide the solid foundation
Community School. 503-982-2312.
were working diligently making for networking that is needed for all
ddwilkinson@netzero.net
President-Elect contacts and recruiting excellent our endeavors to happen. This lead-
Dara Wilkinson, Waldo Middle people for new board positions that ership starts with YOU, and YOUR
School. 503-982-2312. were created last year. We welcome organization – The Environmental
eeaoregon@yahoo.com Ryan Collay as the Program Education Association of Oregon.
Past-President
Development Team Leader. Ryan Whether you want to participate on
Elaine Jane Cole, Pacific University.
971-235-0426. ocept@pacificu.edu comes to us with much expertise as the board yourself, nominate your
Secretary the SMILE Programming and colleagues, or vote in the election,
Rachel Felice, Columbia Slough Evaluation Coordinator at Oregon your active participation is needed
Watershed Council. 503-281-1132. State University. And most recently, to make the organization excel into
felicer@pdx.edu
we welcome Gaylen Beatty as the the future!
Treasurer
Jeanie Waterbury, Tualatin Hills Membership Team Leader. Gaylen This election is particularly
Nature Park. 503-642-2683. brings her years of environmental important because the board has
h2oberry@hotmail.com education experience, most recently been working hard all year making
working as the Program Director at much needed changes in the current
EEAO Team Leaders the Mount Hood Council of bylaws of the organization (bylaws
Communications Team Leader
Campfire USA. (You may notice that are the rules that govern the inter-
Sarah Bidwell, Alternatives to Growth
Oregon. 503-222-0282. their position titles are team leader. nal affairs of the organization,
sarahbidwell@AGOregon.org That means that you can become including mission and goals of the
Membership Team Leader part of one of those teams and con- organization, membership cate-
Gaylen Beatty, Camp Fire USA Mt. tribute in a smaller way to the gories, officer’s duties, meetings,
Hood Council, 360-693-1419.
gbeattycfusa@aol.com
whole. I encourage you to do so.) and finances). Now we need a
Program Development Team The Conference committee has majority vote by ALL the members
Leader also been working very hard at plan- of the organization to pass them -
Ryan Collay, OSU. 541-737-3553. ning our next conference in fall of that means we NEED you to vote!
collay@smile.orst.edu 2003 in Eugene (see page 1). They
are busy working on all the aspects Get Involved!
Staff
of the programming and logistics We encourage you to get
Executive Director
Linda Rhoads 503-234-EEAO. involved in putting on a successful involved in some way with EEAO.
lindarhoads@mindspring.com conference. We are a member organization and
your involvement can only make us
Contact Information Election Time better. It doesn't have to be as a
Environmental Education
As the fall colors unfold, and we board member or team leader. You
Association of Oregon
P.O. Box 15192
all get started on a new school year, can get involved simply by commu-
Portland, OR 97293 whether it’s as an educator, an EE nicating your needs and concerns
(503) 234-EEAO www.eeao.org provider, or as an education with us. Our door is always open to
resource person, we are reminded your suggestions on how to better
Newsletter layout and design that environmental education does- facilitate your organization.
Sarah Bidwell n’t happen on its own. It takes dedi-
Printed on recycled paper. cated and highly motivated people Have a great holiday season!
in classrooms, nature centers and

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION OF OREGON
EEAO’s Motoring Marlin Welcome New Membership
You Hooked The Big One! Team Leader Gaylen Beatty!
Please welcome Gaylen Beatty to

T his award was initiated in


December of 2001 to recognize
the outstanding volun-
2. Implementing a new program,
event or providing resources to
the Board of EEAO! Prior to
Gaylen's position as Club Program
the membership or Director for Camp Fire USA, she
teer efforts of EEAO greater EE community; worked for five years at the
Board Members, Team 3. Achievement or recog- Vermont Youth Conservation
Leaders and members. nition in the field of Corps, first as a Park
The traveling award is EE; Ranger/Youth Crew Leader, and
to be bestowed upon a 4. Scholarly research in then as the Parks Director.
different person at each EE; Gaylen's work also included
Board meeting and 5. Exceptional contribu- recruiting young people to take
annual conference. An tions to EEAO and part in a conservation and youth
educator who has environmental educa- development organization; this
shown excellence in one tion through: has given her skills that will serve
or more of the cate- ■ Volunteer time; EEAO well as she works to expand
gories below will be ■ Grant writing the membership base. She has
considered. The last Mary Ann Schmidt of Oregon efforts; also worked for environmental
person/s receiving the Trout accepts the Motoring ■ Fundraising and education centers on the east and
award will offer nomi- Marlin award at the Lucky development efforts; west coasts. Some of her proudest
nations to the EEAO Lab in Portland on First ■ Program facilitation; accomplishments include develop-
Past President who will Friday, September 6, 2002. ■ Membership initia- ing a naturalist program for
present the award. tives; Vermont State Parks, creating
Categories for nomination ■ Conference and workshop facil- numerous curriculum programs
include: itation; for other environmental educators
1. Advancing environmental educa- ■ Marketing and public relations; and education centers. She is cur-
tion throughout one's city, and rently working on an environmen-
region, state or on a national ■ Inspiration and enthusiasm. tal education program for Camp
level; Fire USA.

Gaylen says, "I have devoted


Motoring Marlin Traveling Award Winners much of my professional career to
helping people, young and old,
Dec 2001: Dr. Lauri Shainsky - Exceptional grant writing and organizational
learn about the natural world that
development leadership.
exists outside their door. I will
Feb 2002: Jeanne Kraje - Successful tenure as EEAO treasurer and EEAO
work to ensure that our member-
auction organizer.
ship grows through creative out-
April 2002: Rex Ettlin - Assistance with hosting NAAEE staff visit for 2003
reach methods, and that member-
conference bid and help with 2002 EEAO conference.
ship will be a reciprocal relation-
June 2002: Rachel Felice - As EEAO Secretary she does all work in a timely,
ship where we are all enriched and
professional and lighthearted manner.
given opportunities to grow and
Sept. 2002: Mary Ann Schmidt - Serving as Fun/Entertainment Team
network, as EEAO develops a
Leader for 2003 EEAO Conference Planning Team, Providing a book (on
strong base of community sup-
behalf of Oregon Trout) 'Oregon Salmon - Essays on the State of the Fish at
port."
the Turn of the Millennium' for EEAO auction basket and sponsoring the
EEAO cake for "Cake Walk' at the 2002 NAAEE Conference, renewed mem-
bership at the Oregon Swallowtail supporting member level.

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Fall 2002
North American Association for
Environmental Education (NAAEE) Update
QUIZ BOX NAAEE Investigates Ways to Mainstream Environmental Education by
State Certification of Environmental Educators and Inclusion of EE in
Accreditation of Teacher Colleges
For nearly 10,000 years, salmon

B
have used the rivers and streams ased on surveys and other A certification program can
of the Pacific Northwest to travel studies, the general public address three key issues: profes-
from their birthing streams to the clearly values a quality environ- sional standards, continuing educa-
ocean and back. Nothing is more ment. But do public leaders value tion, and evaluation. In the next two
awe-inspiring and remarkable in the role of education in promoting years, NAAEE will work with U.S.
nature, and nothing defines the good environmental management, state affiliate organizations to assess
character and beauty of the and in particular, do leaders and certification development needs,
Northwest better than the migrato- managers value the assets brought progress, and concerns for school-
ry journey of salmon. Test your to the task by the environmental based and nonformal educators.
knowledge of salmonids…. educator? How do we increase the NAAEE will assess how states and
visibility and credibility of the field provinces can or want to be
What is the correct order for the of environmental education? involved in building North
following life cycle stages of wild American competency measures,
salmon? Certification Program in the will provide information about local
Works needs and concerns to others who
___ Upstream Migration Stage Environmental educators strive are developing and testing compe-
___ Carcass Stage to use quality environmental edu- tency measures, and will coordinate
___ Egg Stage cation practices in their work and reviews of trial test methods.
___ Smolt Stage support efforts to professionalize
___ Kelt Stage the field of environmental educa- Accreditation for Teachers
___ Alevin Stage tion. But many see the need to go A parallel activity, funded by the
___ Ocean-Faring Adult Stage further. An important new move- U.S. Environmental Protection
___ Spawning Stage ment for ensuring quality is the Agency's Office of Environmental
___ Courtship Stage effort by several U.S. states to cre- Education and the National
___ Juvenile Stage ate a competency certification pro- Environmental Education and
gram. Training Foundation (NEETF), will
Look for the answer in the next investigate the development of
issue of the Talking Stick. In the 1990's, NAAEE coordinat- accreditation programs for college
ed a multi-year effort to gather and university teacher training pro-
Answers for the State Symbols opinions and research for develop- grams in the U.S. Teachers are certi-
Quiz Box (Summer 2002 Issue): ment of environmental education fied at the state level in the United
1) Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga men- standards. Draft standards were States, and any program developed
ziesii), 2) Oregon Grape (Mahonia widely shared with hundreds of to create certified teachers will need
aquifolium), 3) American Beaver educators and stakeholders. Results to be integrated into the state certifi-
(Castor canadensis), 4) Western were published under the title, cation process.
Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), 5) “Guidelines for the Initial
Oregon Swallowtail (Papilio orego- Preparation of Environmental These accreditation and certifica-
nius), 6) Thunder-egg (geode), 7) Educators” (NAAEE, 2000). The tion initiatives provide important
Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus broad acceptance and application opportunities to improve the credi-
tshawytscha), 8) Oregon sunstone, of these standards has led NAAEE bility of the environmental educa-
9) Pacific golden chanterelle and others to consider adapting tion profession. As the Oregon
(Cantharellus formosus), these guidelines to use as a founda- Affiliate organization of NAAEE,
tion for development of a certifica- EEAO is a candidate to work with
Continued on sidebar, next page
tion process.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION OF OREGON

NAAEE to work on specific projects


related to certification. As an active
Conference Auction in
Boston! THANK YOU!
Affiliate of NAAEE, To help make the In October, EEAO was awarded a
EEAO has the opportu- NAAEE Conference $10,000 grant from The Bullitt
nity to help establish auction a success, Foundation to carry out fundrais-
the standards of excel- Affiliates of NAAEE ing and capacity building initia-
lence for the profession provide baskets of tives. It is truly a privilege for
of environmental edu- goodies representative EEAO to be selected by such a
cation. of their state to raise prominent and prestigious organi-
money for the NAAEE zation. The Bullitt Foundation is
Conference Cake Conference committed to the protection and
Walk In Boston! Scholarship Fund. restoration of the environment of
A popular tradition Thanks to everyone the Pacific Northwest.
at NAAEE conferences who contributed to the
is the after dinner Cake Oregon/EEAO basket The grant will be used to imple-
Walk hosted by this year: Elaine Jane ment a fundraising plan that diver-
Donny Roush (IdEEA), Heather
NAAEE Affiliates and Cole, Sarah Bidwell, sifies and significantly increases
Moss (EEAW), and Elaine Jane
the International Mary Ann Schmidt funding sources for growth and
Cole (EEAO) prepare to serve
Commission to kick-off cake to environmental educators and Linda Rhoads. long-term sustainability of EEAO.
the conference. from around the globe visiting In addition, the capacity building
Participants meet up the Pacific Northwest table! initiative will develop an infra-
with old friends and structure and programs within
colleagues, learn about some of the EEAO to provide opportunities for
opportunities and events of the con- members and other volunteers to
ference, and enjoy coffee, tea and engage in activities that will
sampling the many cakes provided ensure the longevity of EEAO and
by affiliate organizations. For the solidify a network that will
Boston conference this year, EEAO strengthen and advance the role
teamed up with EEAW and IdEEA of environmental education
(Environmental Education throughout Oregon.
Association of Washington and The Oregon/EEAO basket at the
Idaho Environmental Education NAAEE conference in Boston
Please join the Board and staff in
earned a whopping $100 for the
Association) to sponsor one cake thanking The Bullitt Foundation for
NAAEE Conference Scholarship
representing the Pacific Northwest. their support of EEAO.
Fund!
Special thank you to Mary Ann
Schmidt for sponsoring EEAO's
portion of the cake!
Quiz Box
Continued from page 4 sidebar
EEAO Conference 2003 Continued from page 1
Join this great team of volunteers to organize and plan EEAO's next confer- 10) Hazelnut (Corylus avellana),
ence: Mike Riley and Katy Bryce, reSource....Bob Carlson, CREST....Mary Ann Schmidt, Oregon 11) Oregon Hairy Triton (Fusitriton
Trout....Dara Wilkinson, Waldo Middle School….Lisa Hilster, Oregon Garden….Tamara oregonensis)
Larson….Elaine Jane Cole, Pacific University....Amy Wilson, Metro....Sue Helback, OSU
Hydroville Curriculum Project....Rex Ettlin, Oregon Zoo....Pat Willis, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Source: Oregon Blue Book 2001-
Preserve....Maureen Hosty, Oregon 4-H Extension....Ryan Collay, The SMILE Program at 2002, Compiled and Published by
OSU....Rachel Felice, Columbia Slough Watershed Council ....Shauna Stevenson, Friends of Tryon Bill Bradbury, Secretary of State,
Creek....Donal Wilkinson, Eastham Community School....Cara Slaton, Cascade Earthforce at www.bluebook.state.or.us
PSU....Jim Martin, EEAO Past-President....Todd Strobel, Old McDonald's Farm
Contact EEAO at 503-234-EEAO to volunteer on the conference planning team! 5
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Fall 2002

Professional Development Opportunities


EDUCATOR Project Learning Tree Inskeep Environmental Learning

RESOURCES Project Learning Tree uses the for-


est as a "window on the world" to
Center at Clackamas Community
College. 1.0 ceu available. $10 (non-
increase students' understanding of credit) or $15.00 (credit). Call 503-
Environmental Resource 657-6958 x.2644 to register.
our complex environment, to stim-
Guide for Nonpoint Source
Pollution Prevention ulate critical and creative thinking,
to develop the ability to make 2003 Children's Clean Water
Field-tested guides with hands-on Festival, March 21st.
informed decisions on environmen-
activities. Presents basic informa-
tal issues, and to instill the confi- For 4th and 5th grade students to
tion on nonpoint source pollution
dence and commitment to take learn about water and how it relates
in a series of fact sheets, activi-
responsible action on behalf of the to our world. Application deadline:
ties, and glossary. Activities range
environment. PSU credit available. November 15th. Applications
from simple pencil and paper exer-
Free! accepted after November 15th on a
cises to challenging projects. Can
■ November 16th - The Oregon first come, first served basis. To reg-
be used individually, integrated
Garden: Lisa Hilster, 503-874- ister, contact Day Marshall at 503-
into existing curricula, or com-
8248, lisah@oregongarden.org 378-8455,
bined to be a nonpoint source pol-
■ December 14th - World Forestry daylene.l.marshall@wrd.state.or.us
lution curriculum. Available from
Center: Rick Zenn, 503-488- or visit
Air & Waste Management
2103, rzennwfc@aol.com www.cleanwaterfestival.org.
Association,
■ January 11th - World Forestry
www.awma.org/pubs/bookstore/
Center: Rick Zenn, 503-488- 2003 Creeks and Kids:
2103, rzennwfc@aol.com Watershed Education
Environmental Education in Workshops for Educators,
the Schools: Creating A ■ February 8th - World Forestry
July 6th-10th or July 20th-
Program That Works Center: Rick Zenn, 503-488-
24th.
2103, rzennwfc@aol.com
Braus, Wood. One of the most Workshops to help educators
comprehensive texts on the sub- ■ March 8th - World Forestry
acquire the skills and confidence to
ject - over five hundred pages are Center: Rick Zenn, 503-488-
2103, rzennwfc@aol.com use their local streams as learning
divided into nine chapters: What is sites with innovative curriculum
Environmental Education; ■ April 12th - World Forestry
activities that meet Oregon's educa-
Planning for Success; Making Center: Rick Zenn, 503-488-
tional standards. $45.00. To register
Environmental Education Fit; 2103, rzennwfc@aol.com
contact Lin Howell, 503-681-6429 or
Getting to Know Your Students; ■ May 10th - World Forestry
visit www.jacksonbottom.org.
Putting It All Together; Teaching Center: Rick Zenn, 503-488-
Strategies that Work; Activities, 2103, rzennwfc@aol.com
2003 Oregon Forest Institute
Activities and More Activities; for Teachers, August 11th-
Making an Environmental Project WILD 15th.
Education Program Work; Saturday, November 16th, 9-3 or Provides K-12 educators with the
Measuring Your Successes; Thursday, January 16, 23, & 30, knowledge, skills and tools to effec-
Appendix, Bibliography and Index. 3:30-6. An interdisciplinary conser- tively teach their students about
This resource will benefit everyone vation and environmental educa- forest related concepts, issues and
teaching or developing EE pro- tion program to assist students of practices. Held at Camp Cascade
grams. Available from Acorn all ages in developing awareness along the North Fork of the North
Naturalists at www.acornnatural- and increased understanding of Santiam River east of Salem. All
ists.com/store/ or call 1-800-422- issues related to wildlife and the food, lodging, field trip costs, mate-
8886. Item # EE-3300. environment. Focus on K-6, John rials and transportation are provid-
Continued on page 7 sidebar
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION OF OREGON
Welcome New and Renewing Members! Professional Development

A s EEAO grows and works Elaine Jane Cole and Todd Mabee Opportunities
toward expanding both mem- Linda Rhoads Continued from page 6
ber services and its leadership role
ed. For an application, contact
in Oregon, your contributions are $50
Norie Dimeo-Ediger, 503-229-
vital to ensuring EEAO has the Lynn Wilson
6718, dimeo-ediger@ofri.com.
resources necessary to be success-
ful. We rely on your membership Organizational Members
To submit a calendar item that
dues, gifts and other donations to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, City would be of interest to environ-
carry out our mission. A tremen- of Gresham, Friends of Opal Creek mental educators for the next
dous THANK YOU! to each of
Talking Stick issue, contact Linda
these generous individuals and Professional Members Rhoads at 503-234-EEAO or
organizations for supporting EEAO Sharon Rollins, Katia Koerner, lindarhoads@mindspring.com.
this quarter. Your thoughtful gifts Sybill Kelley, Tualatin Hills Nature
allow us to continue our work to Park, Heather Clemons-Porter,
promote the value and importance Are you connected?
Peter Ritson, Sue Helback, Cascade
of environmental education, con- The EEAO listserve is a great
EarthForce, Jeremy Solin, Mike
nect environmental education pro- tool to learn
Weddle, Larry Beutler, Rex Ettlin,
gram providers with teachers and about and share
Richard Turnock, Pat Willis, Jon
other citizens interested in environ- environmental
Yoder, Stacy Renfro, Sarah Bidwell
mental education, and provide pro- education relat-
fessional development opportuni- ed news, job
Additional Contributors
ties for environmental educators. postings,
Amy Bradford, Rachel Felice,
announcements, workshops, pro-
Heather Clemons-Porter, Sarah
Supporting Members grams and other items of inter-
Bidwell
$10,000 est. Take advantage of one of the
The Bullitt Foundation benefits of membership to stay
gift current and in-the-loop about
E EAO
end environmental education hap-
$500 S

Metro Waste Reduction Education penings around the state! To join,


This holiday season
e-mail Dara Wilkinson at
consider a gift to
$100 eeaoregon@yahoo.com.
EEAO!
Mary Ann Schmidt

Membership / Contribution Form


Yes, I want to support environmental education in Oregon! I’d like to:
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Fall 2002

EEAO Holiday Party Look Inside for . . .


Save the date for EEAO's
From the President ......................................................................2
Annual Holiday Party
Saturday December 7, 2002
Motorin’ Marlin Award..................................................................3
49400 NW Hillside Road
Forest Grove, Oregon NAAEE News .........................................................................4 & 5
503-357-5960

Professional Development Opportunities .................................6


Come celebrate the great strides
EEAO has accomplished in 2002.
This is an opportunity to meet Educator Resources ....................................................................6
newly elected Board members and
Team leaders in a relaxed and fes- Membership News .......................................................................7
tive atmosphere. Please feel free to
bring along a favorite holiday
appetizer to share as drinks, music, Is your membership due for renewal? Check the date above your
games and more will be provided.
Call or see www.eeao.org for direc-
tions to the party.
! name on the address label. If your membership is due, please send
your membership renewal check for $25.00 to: EEAO, P.O. Box
15192, Portland, OR 97293

Environmental Education Association of Oregon


P.O. Box 15192
Portland, OR 97293
www.eeao.org

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