SS American Legion (1919) SS American Legion (1919) American Legion was built for the United States Shipping Board (USSB), one of the planned World War I troop transports converted before construction into passenger and cargo vessels, the Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1029 ships. The ship was laid down as "Koda" and perhaps assigned the name "Badger State" at one point, but renamed "American Legion" before launch and one of only a few of the design not taking a state nickname. Originally operated by the USSB's agents and the Munson Steamship Line the ship saw commercial service until laid up 13 March 1939. "American Legion"
North Coast State Forest Coalition Oregon Department of Forestry protect Oregon's largest tree, the Arcadia Cedar, which is located in Clatsop County on public Board of Forestry land. The tree, a Western red cedar, has been identified as Oregon's largest tree by Ascending the Giants based on its height, trunk diameter, and crown spread. The North Coast State Forest Coalition helped bring attention to the tree, which is on the Oregon Department of Forestry's Land Acquisition and Exchange Plan for potential trade to a logging company. North Coast State Forest Coalition The North Coast State Forest Coalition (NCSFC) is a coalition of non-profit organizations in