On the weekend of Sept. 13th and 14th, 11 DEQ staff members joined organizations from across the city and state at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate ScienceFest, OMSI’s annual celebration of scientists, engineers and innovators who are inspiring future generations. DEQ was one of dozens of vendors, ranging from assistive livingContinue reading “OMSI ScienceFest 2025: Community Engagement and Learning”
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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.
Oregon DEQ Announces New Food Systems Strategic Plan
The newly adopted Reducing Food Impacts: A Strategic Plan for Oregon (2025) establishes an updated vision for Oregon’s Materials Management Program. The plan emphasizes a whole-systems, equity-centered approach to food. This plan outlines the three key priority areas for DEQ’s future work in food systems: Sustainable Food Production, Sustainable Food Consumption and Sustainable Food Waste Management.Continue reading “Oregon DEQ Announces New Food Systems Strategic Plan”
Oregon’s CAAP initiative, a new approach to community air monitoring
Community Air Action Planning, or CAAP, is a new pilot program led by DEQ’s Air Quality Division. This pilot program takes a place-based approach to improving communities’ air quality knowledge and capacity for collective action. DEQ worked with a steering committee of advocates, community-based organizations, and state and local government representatives to design the program’s framework.
Pacific Coast Leaders Release Strategy for Building More with Less Carbon
“Together, we’re building the regional green economy and shaping the next chapter on environmental leadership.” said Leah Feldon, Director of Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality, said Leah Feldon, Director of Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality
DEQ congratulates Leadership Oregon graduates, Angel Gillette and Zach Mandera
Photo: DEQ Director Leah Feldon, Angel Gillette, Zach Mandera and DEQ Lab Administrator, Lori Pillsbury celebrating graduation, Dec. 2023. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proud of Angel Gillette and Zach Mandera for recently completing the Leadership Oregon program, the executive leadership development program for the State of Oregon. Leadership Oregon’s mission is to strengthenContinue reading “DEQ congratulates Leadership Oregon graduates, Angel Gillette and Zach Mandera “
Seven Oregon sites receive $8 million for brownfield redevelopment projects
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced seven sites in Oregon that will receive $8.2 million in brownfield funding for environmental assessment and cleanup projects. The grants will help transform the sites into community assets, attract jobs and promote economic revitalization.
Staff spotlight on Orin Schmitt
This month, DEQ turns the spotlight on Orin Schmitt, who for many of you, is one of your first points of contact here at the agency. But Orin is more than about just onboardin
Enforcement at work: Owens-Brockway installs pollution controls at glass recycling plant
After DEQ issued the Owens-Brockway glass recycling plant a $1 million fine in June 2021 for air quality violations, the company signed an agreement in October 2021 resolving the enforcement action and giving Owens-Brockway two options: install pollution controls or shut down.
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.