The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council
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April 12, 2019
We're looking for an Accounting & Payroll Specialist
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITYOEC’s Accounting & Payroll Specialist has primary responsibility for the organization’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, grant financial reporting and records management, and ...more -
April 10, 2019
April showers bring…floods?
April is bringing more than a few showers this year! Record-setting rains in Eugene are adding to floods along the Willamette River far later in the spring than is typical. We can expect more flooding in the years to come, as climate ...more -
April 10, 2019
Plastic Un-fantastic
The toxic effects of plastics pollution on human health —Belinda McFadgen, for OECIn early March of 2019, a Cuvier’s beaked whale washed up dead in the Philippines. The whale had died of gastric shock, brought on by the 88 lbs. of ...more -
April 5, 2019
Speak up for Transportation Justice
Calling all Oregonians: Join us as we stand with partners across the state in support of drivers licenses for all: the “Equal Access to Roads Act” (House Bill 2015).Who should be licensed to drive? For many years, in order to ...more -
March 28, 2019
Who cares about diesel pollution?
Dozens of Oregonians turned out to testify on the dirty diesel bill (HB 2007) in March. The crowd prompted lawmakers to extend the public hearing over two days. The bill’s sponsors and other champions made it clear: old engines ...more -
March 28, 2019
5 things 2 know about #CEJ: March edition
There will be a few dozen elderly Oregonians, several decades from now, who will tell their grandchildren about the great debate of 2019.more -
March 27, 2019
Why do we stand up for water?
On World Water Day, people across Oregon spoke up for our shared water future. Now where do we go from here?more -
March 27, 2019
Know what’s in your well
Nearly one in four people living in Oregon get their drinking water from a well.If you are one of them, you have the right to know what’s in your water. Domestic well water can be contaminated by bacteria, nitrates, and arsenic, ...more -
March 22, 2019
Enormous youth turnout reflects global movement to #ActOnClimate
Oregon proudly joined an unprecedented youth movement demanding lawmakers take climate change seriously.more -
March 15, 2019
What's Your Water Why?
For World Water Day, join OEC in standing up for Oregon's water resources. Check out what our staff are saying... more
