Crater Lake and Waldo Lake have always stood out as waters in Oregon. Crater Lake, the namesake for the only National Park in the state, has clear blue water. The deep lake fills a volcanic caldera. Waldo Lake, nestled into the Cascades near Oakridge, holds exceptionally clear water. So clear that it is like distilledContinue reading “Oregon expands DEQ protection of pristine waters in Crater Lake and Waldo Lake”
Tag Archives: Water quality
DEQ Lab releases groundwater quality report for Oregon’s Walla Walla Basin
A new report from DEQ’s Laboratory shows water quality data for groundwater aquifers in the Walla Walla River Basin in Oregon.
DEQ begins work on landmark cleanup project
This week, DEQ began overseeing the cleanup of the last legacy contamination site in Portland’s downtown reach.
(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.
DEQ takes crucial step to improve health of Willamette Basin
DEQ takes crucial step to improve health of Willamette Basin
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.
Spill drills and current busters
The ships come and go, but the plan – equipment and people – are always here and prepared to respond. — Elizabeth Wainwright, MFSA Director Ships from around the world carry oil into Oregon. In the unlikely event of a spill, DEQ is helping ensure the state is prepared to respond. Recently, I had aContinue reading “Spill drills and current busters”
DEQ opposes rollbacks of Clean Water Act regulations
On Oct. 21, 2019, Gov. Kate Brown sent a letter to the Acting Administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency detailing opposition to proposed changes to section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Section 401 gives the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and tribes the authority to issue water quality certifications for projects that require aContinue reading “DEQ opposes rollbacks of Clean Water Act regulations”
Deeper dive on health of Oregon’s waterways
DEQ released its most comprehensive evaluation yet of the health of Oregon’s rivers, stream, lakes and other waters.
