Environmental call on all governments to end the homeless crisis to help save natural areasPosted: Feb 3, 2021 / 03:53 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 5, 2021 / 12:33 PM PSTPORTLAND, Ore. () — The dramatically visible increase in outdoor homeless camping in Portland has shocked many elected officials, business leaders and neighborhood activists. It has prompted the city and Multnomah County to open additional shelters, to create new sanctioned campsites, and to consider change zoning policies to allow more emergency housing as soon as possible.But more hidden outdoor camping also is creating problems....…Environmental call on all governments to end the homeless crisis to help save natural areasPosted: Feb 3, 2021 / 03:53 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 5, 2021 / 12:33 PM PSTPORTLAND, Ore. () — The dramatically visible increase in outdoor homeless camping in Portland has shocked many elected officials, business leaders and neighborhood activists. It has prompted the city and Multnomah County to open additional shelters, to create new sanctioned campsites, and to consider change zoning policies to allow more emergency housing as soon as possible.But more hidden outdoor camping also is creating problems....WW…