The Institute for Applied Sustainability at Southern Oregon University: Leading towards a more beautiful future The Institute for Applied Sustainability is dedicated to: Bringing together faculty, students, and staff to foster a culture of sustainability across disciplines to support research, further education and empower learners, Engaging with communities, corporations, and other organizations to drive change and amplify voices, Catalyzing sustainable innovation through established programs and dynamic collaborations, Envisioning new possibilities for regenerating communities, environments, and economies

The Jackson County Conservation Board is responsible to acquire, develop, maintain and make the following available to the inhabitants of the county: public museums, parks, preserves, parkways, playgrounds, recreational center, county forests, wildlife and other conservation areas, and to promote and preserve the health and general welfare of the people, to encourage the orderly development and conservation of natural resources, and to cultivate good citizenship by providing adequate programs of public recreation.