DEQ to host webinar Aug. 12 Oregon DEQ will launch a major grant opportunity on Sept. 23, 2026, to reduce landfill methane emissions and increase food waste recovery through composting. Join us on Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. PST for an informational webinar session on Zoom Funding comes through the federal Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action initiatives. ItContinue reading “$28 Million in Food Waste Recovery Grants Launching in Oregon 2026”
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Every Drop Counts
DEQ’s Water Reuse Program aims to create a more resilient water future for the state by providing information and education on how reusing water helps tackle the challenges of drought, water scarcity and groundwater depletion. By reusing water from domestic, industrial, and small scale (home and businesses), both groundwater and freshwater resources are conserved.
Road to Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grant
Housed within DEQ’s Materials Management Program, the Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine grant program has been funding community projects since the early 90’s. With a dedicated funding area for each grant cycle, the 2026 cycle will select projects that reduce the harmful environmental and human-health impacts of toxic substances found in building materials. A total of $2Continue reading “Road to Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grant”
OASIS interns showcased real-world pollution prevention solutions for local businesses
Key Takeaways from the OASIS 2025 Summer Symposium The Oregon Applied Sustainability Internship (OASIS) program held its highly anticipated Summer Symposium recently, where eight talented interns delivered presentations showcasing their projects aimed at enhancing sustainability for Oregon businesses. You can hear directly from the interns in this 2025 OASIS program video. With funding from theContinue reading “OASIS interns showcased real-world pollution prevention solutions for local businesses”
Grants and Incentives Available to Support Cleaner Diesel Transportation
Application period for clean truck and infrastructure grants extended through Sept. 3 ATTENTION DIESEL FLEET AND EQUIPMENT OWNERS! You can apply for a variety of grants to support efforts to reduce dirty transportation emissions across the state through Oregon DEQ’s 2025 Clean Trucks and Infrastructure program.
Meet Oregon DEQ’s Public Service Champions
On May 9, DEQ Director Leah Feldon, celebrated Public Service Recognition Week nominees during the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission meeting in Bend, Oregon. This year, DEQ selected three Public Service Ambassadors: Amanda Ingmire, Kara Master and Erica Timm out of a total of eight nominees.
Estacada clean water infrastructure project wins EPA award for innovation, backed by DEQ funding
The City of Estacada received a WATERS award Tuesday from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of its innovative and effective use of its Oregon Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is loaning the city $5.5 million through this low-interest loan program to replace its 1963 wastewater treatmentContinue reading “Estacada clean water infrastructure project wins EPA award for innovation, backed by DEQ funding”