Oregon is experiencing record poor air quality from wildfire smoke across the state, according to analysis by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA
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DEQ vehicle inspection staff handle record visits
DEQ vehicle inspection stations reopened to record-setting crowds, and began processing a big backlog.
Patience requested as vehicle inspection stations reopen in Medford and some Portland-Metro area locations
Great news! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is reopening many of its vehicle inspection stations this week. Today, the Medford-Ashland station will begin offering inspection services; while the Clackamas, Sherwood and Hillsboro/Sunset stations will reopen tomorrow, June 16; and the Scappoose station will reopen on Friday, June 19. The agency asks the public forContinue reading “Patience requested as vehicle inspection stations reopen in Medford and some Portland-Metro area locations”
Celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week
It’s Air Quality Awareness Week and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is celebrating. This year’s theme is Better Air, Better Health! The goal is to promote an increased understanding of Oregon’s air and DEQ’s projects and programs dedicated to improving its quality. We also want to encourage people to check the Air Quality Index daily.
DEQ Laboratory releases air toxics monitoring summary
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality released its 2018 Oregon Air Toxics Monitoring Summary for six locations around the state, including The Dalles, La Grande and four sites in the Portland-metro area. The goal was to determine concentrations in certain communities, including urban and rural areas, and compare the results. DEQ will use the informationContinue reading “DEQ Laboratory releases air toxics monitoring summary”
“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.
Video: DEQ Laboratory develops lower-cost SensOR™
Oregon DEQ’s Lab is the best.
Collaboration is key as Air Quality permits come online
DEQ’s online air quality permit database provides Oregonians with easier access to permit documents.