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”
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Oregon DEQ now offers rebates for new, zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty trucks
Calling all diesel medium- and heavy-duty individual and fleet owners! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is now offering a new way to help fund your transition to a zero-emissions future. The Zero-Emission Rebates for Oregon Fleets Program, also known as the ZERO Fleet Rebate Program, provides money back to Oregon businesses, non-profits and governmentContinue reading “Oregon DEQ now offers rebates for new, zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty trucks”
DEQ Youth Climate Art Contest: Calling all Oregon students in grades 1-12!
Share your passion for art and climate awareness by submitting your original artwork to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Your artwork will help us highlight the impacts of climate change on Oregon’s youth during policy discussions. It may appear in DEQ’s Climate Action Plans, on the agency’s website, in presentations, and on social media platforms —reaching audiences statewide. The contest theme is: From Pollution to Solution – the Earth WeContinue reading “DEQ Youth Climate Art Contest: Calling all Oregon students in grades 1-12! “
Built Environment Specialist, Rita Haberman, receives Women of Vision award
Photo (left to right): Sanne Stienstra, Joan Grimm (former DEQ staffer), Rita Haberman, Amanda Ingmire, Anne Gire (Oregon Building Codes Division) Rita Haberman, a Built Environment Specialist in the Materials Management Program, was recently awarded the Women of Vision Award from the Daily Journal of Commerce. The Women of Vision award recognizes women in the regionContinue reading “Built Environment Specialist, Rita Haberman, receives Women of Vision award”
Protected: Eugene Terminal and Willamette River Diesel Drill
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Oregon DEQ stands against EPA’s Endangerment Finding proposal
OMSI ScienceFest 2025: Community Engagement and Learning
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”
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”
Protected: DRILL – Coos Bay BD Spill – Drill
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DEQ is Celebrating 15 Years of Paint Stewardship in Oregon
2025 marks a significant milestone for paint product stewardship in Oregon. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Paint Stewardship Program are celebrating 15 years of operation. The stewardship organization, PaintCare, has successfully collected 10 million gallons of leftover paint in Oregon. This achievement is important because leftover paint makes up the largest volume ofContinue reading “DEQ is Celebrating 15 Years of Paint Stewardship in Oregon “