The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council

  • water heater outside of home
    February 5, 2026

    Upgrade & Save and Community-Based Power — Explained

    One of our biggest climate priorities this legislative session is making the biggest polluters pay for the damage they’ve caused in our state. While the climate impacts of everyday people pale in comparison to major oil and gas corpora...more
  • asian mother buying baby product while carrying her daughter
    January 28, 2026

    Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) At Risk

    Oregon lawmakers have long worked hard to protect Oregonians from hazardous chemicals. From getting harmful chemicals out of children's products to banning PFAS in firefighting foam, Oregonians have fought for – and won – critical ...more
  • snowy mountain with text "2025 Winter Newsletter" and OEC logo
    January 15, 2026

    2025 Winter Newsletter: People, Place, & Planet

    Download OEC's 2025 Winter Newsletter here, or scroll through the pages below! more
  • Stock "We're Hiring" Graphic
    December 22, 2025

    APPLICATIONS CLOSED - Legislative Director

    Announcing our Legislative Director search! We're looking for someone who is excited about advancing innovative, collaborative and equitable solutions to Oregon’s environmental challenges for today and future generations. Come Join us. more
  • wind turbines in the columbia river gorge
    December 18, 2025

    Breaking: We're Suing Over Trump’s Attacks on Wind and Solar

    We have some big news to share. Today, we filed suit against the IRS. The lawsuit is centered on the Trump administration’s unlawful treatment of tax credits for solar and wind energy projects. OEC is the lead plaintiff in the case, with ...more
  • bridge in portland, OR over the willamette river
    December 17, 2025

    The Toll of Climate Change on Oregon's Transportation Infrastructure

    Oregon's transportation system is at a crossroads. While the state recently passed emergency funding to address an immediate budget shortfall, the larger challenge remains: climate change is fundamentally altering how we must think about ...more
  • kotek with oec staff and coalition partners at EO press conference in salem
    November 28, 2025

    What Governor Kotek’s Executive Order Rollout Means for Oregon

    In the face of federal disinvestment and attacks on landmark climate protections, Governor Tina Kotek is ensuring that Oregon continues to build a healthier, more affordable, equitable, and resilient future.  Over the last two months, ...more
  • 2025 ELB cohort group photo
    November 25, 2025

    In Her Words: Three-Time ELB Member Jade Menchaca on the Power of Getting Involved

    Hi friends, My name is Jade Menchaca and I am a proud member of the Emerging Leaders Board! The Emerging Leaders Board (or ELB) is composed of young professional changemakers who are dedicated to environmental protection and advocacy in ...more
  • vivek shandas climbing a tree with OEC logo and the text "board member spotlight: vivek shandas"
    November 21, 2025

    Measuring Patterns Across the State — and Across the Street

    Vivek Shandas, one of OEC’s new Board members, has always been interested in land – what it’s made of, how it’s allocated, and the ways society interacts with it. It started at a young age, when he and his family moved from a ...more
  • November 21, 2025

    Partner Q&A: Jamie DeWitt

    Science is at the heart of all we do at OEC – and when it comes to PFAS, Dr. Jamie DeWitt’s research is making a lasting impact. Jamie – a first-generation college student – has been studying PFAS for 20 years. OEC is currently ...more
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