Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 11, 2024 - 22:05 GMT

Oregon Supportive Housing Institute reveals projects to develop tenant-centered and high-quality permanent supportive housing

SALEM, OR - Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) today announced seven innovative affordable housing projects that emerged from the fifth Oregon Supportive Housing Institute (SHI). The new projects …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 21:16 GMT

Scam Jam events set for central Oregon Sept. 12 and 13

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) and Oregon AARP are hosting back-to-back Scam Jam seminars in Bend on Sept. 12 at the Larkspur Community Center and in Sisters on Sept. 13 at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Station. Joining DFR and AARP will …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 18:49 GMT

$566,848 in funding available to provide culturally responsive domestic violence and sexual assault services to survivors

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) seeks proposals through OregonBuys for a grant of up to $566,848 to provide culturally responsive domestic violence and sexual assault services to survivors. The grant comes from the Survivor Investment …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 17:58 GMT

National Park Service Lists J.L. Elam Bank in Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County in the National Register of Historic Places

The J.L. Elam Bank is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at their June 2024 meeting for its significance as one of the few …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 17:10 GMT

Harney County receives air cleaners as part of local, state, federal effort to reduce wildfire smoke exposure

SALEM, Ore. — State and federal agencies are working together to bring air monitors and temporary air cleaners to schools in Harney County, which has experienced the most days of unhealthy air of any Oregon county due to wildfire smoke this year. The air …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 17:10 GMT

Oregon boosts emergency preparedness with new evacuation software

In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is excited to announce a new contract that will provide advanced evacuation software to all of Oregon’s 36 counties and nine Tribes. The software, from Genasys Inc., …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 17:10 GMT

Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Service Fire in Wheeler County

The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized resources to the Service Fire in Wheeler County overnight as the fire, pushed by gusty winds and critical fire conditions, rapidly grew Monday. The lightning-sparked fire is estimated to be 15,000 acres as of Monday …

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Published on March 13, 2024 - 18:00 GMT

Oregon DEQ reopens Clean Vehicle Rebate Program on April 3

Statewide, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality today announced it will reopen the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program from April 3 through June 3, 2024. Based on past program participation and limited funds, projections show the program will …

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Published on March 11, 2024 - 21:45 GMT

DEQ begins Climate Protection Program rulemaking

DEQ sets the stage for implementation in 2025. Portland, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has launched the rulemaking process to re-establish a program to significantly reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions, of similar scope and …

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Published on March 7, 2024 - 18:42 GMT

Oregon DEQ awards nearly $1M to truck and equipment owners to reduce diesel emissions

Statewide, OR—As part of its continuing efforts to improve air quality, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality today announced 11 recipients will receive close to $1 million in grants for projects that will reduce diesel emissions and remove more …

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Published on March 5, 2024 - 21:50 GMT

DEQ issues 15 penalties in January for environmental violations

Statewide, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 15 penalties totaling $395,700 in January for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from …

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Published on January 24, 2024 - 21:38 GMT

Columbia Slough receives $19.5 million in dedicated cleanup funds from City of Portland settlement

Portland, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will receive $19.5 million over three years from a settlement with the City of Portland to help address stormwater discharges and sediment contamination in the Columbia Slough. DEQ held a public …

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Published on January 23, 2024 - 22:19 GMT

Oregon Environmental Quality Commission to meet Wednesday, Jan. 24

Portland, OR—The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission will hold its next regular meeting on Jan. 24, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, and via Zoom. Meeting materials are available on the meeting agenda webpage. The meeting will take place at DEQ headquarters, …

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Published on January 22, 2024 - 17:12 GMT

DEQ moves to re-establish the Climate Protection Program in wake of recent court ruling

Portland, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality will begin the process to reinstate the Climate Protection Program in the first quarter of 2024 following a December ruling from the Oregon Court of Appeals . The court decided that DEQ did not …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 19:54 GMT

DEQ issues 12 penalties in December for environmental violations

Statewide, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 12 penalties totaling $97,094 in December for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement . Fines ranged …

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Published on December 21, 2023 - 23:36 GMT

DEQ issues 16 penalties in November for environmental violations

Statewide, OR—Statewide, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 16 penalties totaling $629,151 in November for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement . Fines …

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Published on December 9, 2023 - 00:57 GMT

Español: Aviso sobre la calidad del aire para la región de Portland y el Valle de Willamette debido al smog

Portland, OR—El Departamento de Calidad Ambiental de Oregon (DEQ por sus siglas en inglés), La Agencia Regional de la Protección del Aire del Condado de Lane (LRAPA, por sus siglas en inglés), y la Agencia de Aire Limpio del Suroeste de Washington (SWACAA …

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Published on December 9, 2023 - 00:57 GMT

DEQ and LRAPA issue air quality advisory for mid and southern Willamette Valley, other parts of Oregon due to stagnation [Aviso ...

STATEWIDE, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory for the mid and southern Willamette Valley, and other parts of Oregon, due to stagnant air conditions trapping smoke and …

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Published on December 8, 2023 - 00:46 GMT

Environmental Quality Commission confirms appointment of Shannon Davis as DEQ Deputy Director

Statewide, OR—The Environmental Quality Commission today confirmed Shannon Davis’ appointment as Deputy Director of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The commission’s vote was unanimous. “Today’s vote was an easy decision,” Commission Chair …

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Published on November 29, 2023 - 23:29 GMT

DEQ issues 17 penalties in October for environmental violations

Statewide, OR—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 17 penalties totaling $305,021 in October for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement . Fines ranged …

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