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Welcome to the Geo-Environmental Section Web Site
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Welcome to the Geo-Environmental Section, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). ODOT is committed to the protection and preservation of our state's unique environment and to the safety of our highway system. Our staff of geotechnical engineers, hydraulic engineers, historians, archaeologists, environmental program managers, biologists, geologists, hazardous materials specialists, erosion control specialists, drafters, GIS specialists, and administrative personnel study and mitigate the effects of transportation projects.
Section Highlights
The New e-Guide is Now Available!
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ODOT's brand new, completely comprehensive Environmental Guidance Website is now up and running! Check out all our environmental guidance manuals, internal and external links to regulations, policies, templates, example documents, and much more for all of ODOT's projects--including Local and OTIA projects. Save the link below to use for all your environmental guidance needs.
Government to Government Reports
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Oregon Revised Statute 182.162 requires ODOT to submit and annual report to the Governor and to the Commission on Indian Services. The report identifies the ODOT divisions and regions, and those individuals in ODOT who are responsible for developing and implementing programs that affect the Tribes. It reports the processes ODOT has established to identify programs that affect Tribes and reports the efforts ODOT has made to promote communication and Government-to-Government relations.
Standard Local Operating Procedures for Endangered Species: SLOPES-IV
The 2009 Geo/Hydro/HazMat Conference
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Held in September was a huge success.
Stormwater Management Program
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Run-off from highways can be a source of pollutants that degrades the quality of Oregon' water resources. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for Oregon and is working diligently to protect and improve Oregon's water resources.
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