There are opportunities to win an Amazon gift card once it’s completed The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Division and the Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights at Oregon State University are asking for your help in better understanding how home heating emissions affect air quality. They have opened the 2024 Residential WoodContinue reading “Oregon DEQ and Oregon State University request your participation in residential wood heating survey”
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Photos: DEQ staff capture images of the spectacular Northern Lights
It’s a phenomenon that features amazing colored light displays that reminds us the world is beautiful and full of wonder. The Northern Lights, officially known in the Northern hemisphere as Aurora Borealis, are produced by millions of explosions of magnetic energy. In May 2024, the lights danced around the Pacific Northwest skies in dazzling hues.Continue reading “Photos: DEQ staff capture images of the spectacular Northern Lights”
Tar-like substance on Oregon and Washington beaches
Updates on emergency response.
DEQ needs more resources to do its work and address climate change, audit says
The recent Secretary of State audit of DEQ’s strategic planning process confirms what we already knew: we need more resources to address climate change and protect human health and the environment in Oregon..
DEQ and EPA responding following barn fire in Perrydale
Updates on emergency response.
DEQ’s own Carol Thornberg takes agency’s Charitable Fund Drive efforts to the top
DEQ’s Carol Thornberg is a true champion of the agency’s values. As the volunteer coordinator for the Employees’ Charitable Fund Drive, Carol’s contributions were instrumental in driving our fundraising success. DEQ raised an impressive $27,780 for the Heart of Oregon CFD, making us the top fundraiser in our agency size category.
Return of the EV Rebate
That’s right! The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program has reopened for two months this year. Right now is the time for those living in Oregon to purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or a new zero-emission motorcycle and get money back. However, there are important detailsContinue reading “Return of the EV Rebate”
More About Asbestos
Handyman Bob was a radio personality in the Portland metro area for nearly 10 years. He’s now an accredited contractor who conducts asbestos surveys. So DEQ’s Hillarie Sales and Dylan Darling had Bob Strong (that’s his real name) join them on the podcast to learn more about asbestos. Bob shared stories from the field andContinue reading “More About Asbestos”
DEQ revamps Supplemental Environmental Project policy
For years, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has offered pollution violators the option to pay for environmentally friendly projects to partially offset assessed fines. Now the department is working to ensure communities have a role in deciding what projects these fines will fund.
GUEST POST: DEQ and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District provide two programs for septic system repair in Clackamas County
Oregon’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund mission is to provide technical assistance and below-market rate loans for planning, design and construction projects that improve water quality and environmental outcomes. This program, managed by DEQ, helps protect public health, restore natural areas and promotes economic development statewide. Since the program began in 1988, communities all overContinue reading “GUEST POST: DEQ and Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District provide two programs for septic system repair in Clackamas County”