An old landfill outside Prairie City will get necessary upgrades this year thanks to funding from DEQ’s Solid Waste Orphan Site Account.
Monthly Archives: January 2020
DEQ is 2nd in state for most public record requests
DEQ gets more public records requests than all but one state agency: hear from the team that makes sure the agency’s work is transparent and accessible.
DEQ to play a big role in upcoming legislative session
The biennial “short session” of the Oregon Legislature opens Monday, Feb. 3, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will figure prominently when the gavels come down in the House and Senate.
Turning water into beer
Washington County’s recycled water can now be used by breweries and distilleries to make beer, whiskey and other adult beverages.
Video: DEQ Laboratory develops lower-cost SensOR™
Oregon DEQ’s Lab is the best.
Spill drills and current busters
The ships come and go, but the plan – equipment and people – are always here and prepared to respond. — Elizabeth Wainwright, MFSA Director Ships from around the world carry oil into Oregon. In the unlikely event of a spill, DEQ is helping ensure the state is prepared to respond. Recently, I had aContinue reading “Spill drills and current busters”