TRU — where the transect begins.
A partnership between Southern Oregon University and Portland State University, TRU Oregon shares rural to urban projects — amplifying community voices and building resilience across 280 miles of corridor.
Public-funded universities provide education to communities. TRU Oregon is at the front of this.
Ashland sits at the southern end of the TRU transect that also brings the rural perspective to Oregon's climate future.
Portland is at the northern end of the TRU transect and provides a more urban perspective on the challenges ahead.
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SOU in Ashland anchors the rural end. PSU in Portland anchors the urban end. Together they span Oregon's climate future.
The TRU transect runs 280 miles from SOU in Ashland to PSU in Portland. Click either anchor city to learn about the climate issues and projects active there. More corridor cities will appear as collaborators join.
TRU Oregon is built on community knowledge. If you're working on something related to water, fire, climate adaptation, or resilience anywhere along the Ashland–Portland transect, we want to feature it.
Project submissions are stored in a linked Google Sheet. All data is community-owned and openly accessible. Google Forms — no account required.