Cleanup crews Tuesday are digging up and hauling away petroleum contaminated soil following a tanker truck spill Sunday on OR 22 east of Salem and Detroit Lake. The tanker, owned by Space Age Fuel, crashed at about 8 a.m. Sunday near milepost 63, alongside the North Santiam River. About 7,800 gallons of the about 10,600Continue reading “Update on OR 22 spill cleanup”
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Cleanup continues at North Santiam fuel spill site
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality continues to oversee cleanup and monitoring near the site of a Feb. 16 truck crash and fuel release on Highway 22 about 60 miles east of Salem.
Federal and state agencies respond to tanker spill on highway 22 near North Santiam River
A tanker truck carrying more than 10,000 gallons of fuel overturned Sunday on Highway 22 about 60 miles east of Salem, spilling more than half of its load. An unknown amount was released into the North Santiam River, which provides drinking water for nearby communities and the city of Salem.
Tips for safely managing debris after a flood
Hoja informativa: Manejo seguro de los escombros de los edificios dañados por las inundaciones Many structures and buildings in Harney County, including lands of the Burns Paiute Reservation, suffered significant damage from recent flooding. Debris from damaged structures can pose a threat to people and the environment if not handled safely.
“There is always a way to help”
DEQ’s air quality permit writer discusses why he went the extra mile for the community.
(Video) Oregon. There’s a lot to protect.
At the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, we have one mission: to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land and water. That’s no small job.
Oregon EV rebate program charges ahead
Low- and moderate-income Oregonians can apply for expanded rebates to help cover the cost of a new or used electric vehicle.
OSU-Cascades begins reclaiming former landfill for campus expansion
Oregon State University’s Cascades campus began full-scale excavation at the former Bend Demolition Landfill in December as part of its expansion master plan.
DEQ takes crucial step to improve health of Willamette Basin
DEQ takes crucial step to improve health of Willamette Basin
What is the future of recycling in Oregon?
Dozens of Oregon recycling representatives gathered in Salem on Jan. 31 to learn about potential options for a future recycling system in Oregon.