The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council
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May 16, 2025
Tell Lawmakers to Fund a Transportation Package For ALL Oregonians
Oregon is about to make some big transportation decisions that will affect us for decades. Unfortunately, lawmakers are starting from a framework that falls dramatically short on what we need. We need fair funding, accountability, and more ...more -
May 16, 2025
New Staff Q&A: Ben Brint
OEC is excited to announce our new Senior Climate Program Director, Ben Brint! Ben brings a deep knowledge of climate policy and a wealth of experience in a variety of sectors to the role. After working at various tech companies in the ...more -
May 15, 2025
BREAKING: Polluters Push Oregon Backward on Clean Air, Public Health, and Climate Action
Today, Oregon’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule was delayed by two years. Predictably, oil and gas interests orchestrated a multi-state campaign to derail similar policies in other states. Their successful attacks now include Oregon’s ...more -
May 14, 2025
ACT! Fund a STRONG Climate Justice Budget for Oregon
Lawmakers are finalizing the state budget for the next two years. Now is the time to speak up for a strong Climate Justice Budget that protects the environment, uplifts communities, lowers energy bills, and creates clean energy jobs across ...more -
May 13, 2025
Member Q&A: Bethany Shetterly Thomas
OEC member Bethany Shetterly Thomas wears a lot of hats. She is Board President and founder of Earth Day Oregon, co-founder of Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors, and served on OEC’s Emerging Leaders Board (ELB) from 2015-2018. In all of ...more -
May 5, 2025
Pass Senate Bill 88: Get Junk Fees Out of Utility Bills
Oregonians are struggling with skyrocketing utility bills. At the same time, the state’s largest utilities have raised rates by almost 50% in just four years while making profits, and passing unnecessary costs on to consumers. Our ...more -
April 23, 2025
Mid-Session Update: Tracking the Flow of Our Water Bills
We’re officially past the halfway point in this legislative session. After dozens of meetings with legislators, and hundreds of Oregonians contacting their representatives to speak up for the issues that matter most, this is a key moment ...more -
April 17, 2025
Bikes, Trains, Buses, and Walkable Streets: The Future Oregonians Want
Today, 100+ Oregonians are rallying in Salem to deliver a message shared by more than a thousand during a legislative listening tour last summer – public and active transportation is equally important no matter where you live in Oregon. ...more -
April 14, 2025
Celebrate Earth Month with BottleDrop Give!
Happy Earth Month! Obviously, this is our favorite time of year at OEC. It’s an opportunity to go on a favorite hike, connect with your community, and reflect on the beauty and bounty of our one and only planet. However, this season ...more -
April 1, 2025
Make Earth Month Count in 2025
Earth Day and OEC were formed just a year apart (1970 and 1969, respectively), and our collective missions have always been parallel. OEC's work has proven that strong, lasting environmental protections are possible when we work together. ...more
