The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council

  • 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
  • OEC impact report 20245 - 2025
    October 27, 2025

    2024 - 25 Impact Report: Solidarity in Action

    Download OEC's 2024 - 25 Impact Report here, or scroll through the pages below! more
  • oregon state capitol building in salem in fall with orange leaves on the trees
    October 22, 2025

    October Legislative Days Recap

    When it comes to lawmaking, legislative sessions tend to get all the attention. During session, lawmakers hear testimony, meet in committee, and iron out the details of bills before (if all goes as planned) sending them off to the Govern...more
  • photo of jessie in nature with text "new staff q&A: jessie kochaver:
    October 21, 2025

    New Staff Q&A: Jessie Kochaver

    We’re thrilled to introduce our new Clean Grid Campaign Director, Jessie Kochaver! Jessie hails from Boise, ID, where she spent her childhood backpacking, skiing, and getting off the grid in the family van. After graduating from ...more
  • person riding bike across a bridge in salem on a rainy day
    September 18, 2025

    Special Session Update: The Path Ahead for Transportation

    Editor's note: On Monday, September 29, 2o25, the transportation stopgap passed out of special session. Happy National Week Without Driving! 🚲🚶‍➡️♿🚆🚍 A lot has happened in transportation the past few months: the ...more
  • "stop trump's climate chaos" projected on DC building
    September 18, 2025

    Joining Oregon's Climate Advocates in Washington DC

    This month, I joined a Climate Action Campaign advocacy trip to DC—my first time participating in this critical work since the coalition began organizing these efforts 13 years ago. This "big green" coalition has real influence, having ...more
  • script intern abby burke on a balcony
    September 5, 2025

    New Staff Q&A: Abby Burke

    OEC is thrilled to introduce our 2025 Environmental Health intern, Abby Burke! Abby is a soon-to-be Senior at Lewis & Clark College, where she’s majoring in International Affairs with a minor in Data Science. She’s also a ...more
  • transmission lines over oregon farm
    September 4, 2025

    Cleaning Up the Electric Grid: Q&A with Ben Brint

    This session, OEC worked with our coalition partners in the Oregon Clean Grid Collaborative to pass four bills that clean up the electric grid. It’s a huge step toward meeting our climate goals. OEC’s Ben Brint shares how: Can you ...more
  • rogue river oregon with forest in background
    September 4, 2025

    Reshaping Oregon's Groundwater Management: Q&A

    Last session, OEC passed two bills—SB 1154 and HB 3525—that we’ve been working on with partners like Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies and Verde for nearly a decade! It’s a huge win for the future of water in Oregon. ...more
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