EPA proposes adding Bradford Island to “Superfund” listSeptember 08, 2021Site at Bonneville Dam was used as dumping ground for toxic materials
Oregon DEQ launches new environmental podcastAugust 17, 2021First three episodes explore past, present and future of air quality and wildfire smoke
Oregon adopts groundbreaking Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act August 10, 2021Historic new law overhauls Oregon’s recycling system, requires producers to help create convenient, accessible and reliable services for all Oregonians
Oregon DEQ releases wildfire smoke trends report for 2020July 15, 2021Data indicates number of unhealthy days increasing across the state
DEQ, SWCAA issue air quality advisory for Portland-Vancouver area and Salem due to smog [Aviso sobre la calidad del air]June 25, 2021
New Seasons Market, Bob’s Red Mill, and other Oregon-based companies support Recycling Modernization Act (Senate Bill 582)June 17, 2021
DEQ enforcement fines Owens-Brockway $1 million and requires facility to control pollutionJune 03, 2021
Free household hazardous waste collection event in Reedsport 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1April 20, 2021
DEQ releases first toxics summary for the Umpqua River BasinApril 01, 2021The agency adding four sites to its trend network for monitoring
DEQ fines BACH Development $74,469 for asbestos violations during wildfire cleanup in MedfordMarch 16, 2021
DEQ fines Eugene wood preserver J.H. Baxter & Co. $223,440 for hazardous waste and water quality violationsMarch 04, 2021