EQC Approves Clean Trucks Rule, a Significant Move toward Fighting Climate Change and Protecting Human HealthNovember 17, 2021
DEQ reaches agreement with Owens-Brockway: install pollution controls or shut downOctober 22, 2021This agreement is a result of DEQ’s June 2021 enforcement order
DEQ enforcement fines Malarkey Roofing $2.1 million for failing to appropriately control its emissionsOctober 20, 2021This is the largest fine DEQ has ever issued
New “Bad Apple" campaign helps Oregonians save money by keeping foods fresher, longer October 05, 2021
Free household hazardous waste collection event in Madras from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2September 28, 2021
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