The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council
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June 10, 2021
SB 289: Addressing a safety disparity in the outdoors
OEC was excited to see that the Oregon Legislature passed, with broad support from both republicans and democrats, SB 289, the Safety in the Outdoors bill. This bill is an important step to make public spaces safer for everyone, and to ensure more equitable access to Oregon state parks and resources that are critical to health and well-being.more -
June 9, 2021
A Climate Conversation with Congresswoman Bonamici
Congresswoman Bonamici left OEC members feeling optimistic after learning about how federal initiatives can support climate progress here at home and how smart infrastructure investments can set us up for a clean, thriving economy in the years to come.more -
June 9, 2021
Board Member Profile: OEC Board Chair Phil Wu
“Equity and environmental justice are now, rightfully, front and center in OEC’s work because we recognize the impact of generations of overt and covert discrimination and the resulting disparities across all dimensions of daily life experienced by communities of color.”more -
June 1, 2021
A Natural Vision for Water Part 4: Investing in Our Future
The fourth part of our Natural Vision for Water series outlines HOW to invest in natural infrastructure as the foundation for thriving Oregon communities. more -
May 25, 2021
A Natural Vision for Water Part 3: Advancing Health and Environmental Justice
Inclusive natural infrastructure planning can advance health, justice, and community power. But how do we get there?more -
May 19, 2021
A Natural Vision for Water: Co-Benefits of Natural Infrastructure
In collaboration with Willamette Partnership and the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies, OEC recently published a report demonstrating the benefits and opportunities associated with investing our state’s water infrastructure ...more -
May 11, 2021
A Warm Welcome and a Fond Farewell
In the spirit of spring renewal, we have some exciting announcements about changes to the OEC Team in communications, operations and development. First, we wish a deep, and very fond farewell to Karen Roberti, Operations and Events ...more -
May 5, 2021
Natural Infrastructure in Oregon - Common Challenges, Opportunities for Action, and Case Studies
A new report from Oregon Environmental Council and Willamette Partnership demonstrates the opportunity to invest in natural infrastructure as a solution to Oregon’s infrastructure challenges. more -
May 5, 2021
We've Got Receipts! Retailers Respond to Consumer Demands for Safer Shopping
The 5th annual Mind the Store Report Card provides evidence of success; retailers are responding to consumer demands; Wendy’s announces the phaseout of PFAS in food packaging.more -
April 8, 2021
Take Action for Climate-Friendly Transportation
Show up to these community listening sessions for the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking to help Oregon meet its climate goals. more
