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Highway - Geo-Environmental Section

  • 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.
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Section Highlights News/Current Topics
2011 TRB - Waste Management and Resource Efficiency Workshop
Conference Topics:

Reuse and Recycling
Waste Management (including road waste)
Superfund Liability
Contaminated Right of Way
Environmental Management Systems
Sustainability
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2011 ODOT Environmental Conference
Transportation and the Environment:
Inspiring Excellence
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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.
Test-drive the e-Guide Web Site Here
Standard Local Operating Procedures for Endangered Species: SLOPES-IV
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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