Portland Acupuncture Project
The first 3 needles are up! Visit http://www.acuportland.org/needles.html to learn more.
Meridian: LUNG
Starting as snow on Mt. Hood, collected at Bull Run and flowing by gravity alone 30 miles to these reservoirs, this water keeps Portland alive. Currently there is controversy over how best to protect the quality and safety of the drinking water supply –– whether to cover these reservoirs or leave them open where UV radiation from sunlight naturally keeps the water clean. In addition, Portland needs to reduce water consumption in every way possible to meet the demands of its growing population.
OAAOM President
Mt. Tabor
Hilary Laferriere -
Meridian: KIDNEY
When will the Willamette River be clean enough to swim in without concern? Steady progress is being made to reduce hazardous chemical and waste overflows into the river, but there is still more to be done. Imagine a river clean enough for people to swim in, as well as the salmon, herons, eagles and beavers that eat, drink and live in it every day.
KELLEY POINT PARK
Point Name: DEEP CHANNELS MEETING
Meridian: KIDNEY
The meeting of these two great rivers is the reason for Portland’s existence. Over millennia they have shaped her hills and valleys and have provided people living here with food, transport, recreation–– and a strong sense of place.