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A year into addressing Eastern Oregon's nitrate crisis, state agencies report progress. The challenge? "You can have all the plans in the world, but if you aren't funding implementation, you have a challenge," says OEC's Karen Lewotsky. https://bit.ly/45KBD1a
Critics say Eastern Oregon nitrates report shows more progress on policies than pollution
More than a year ago, state agencies released a plan that mapped out how they would clean up a decades-long nitrates pollution problem in Eastern Oregon. The first progress report is now out.
www.opb.org
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
A year into addressing Eastern Oregon's nitrate crisis, state agencies report progress. The challenge? "You can have all the plans in the world, but if you aren't funding implementation, you have a challenge," says OEC's Karen Lewotsky. https://bit.ly/45KBD1a
When it comes to toxic chemicals, strong federal protections and state action go hand in hand. That’s why 300+ legislators are telling Congress: don’t undermine state authority or weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act! #TSCA
Read more from our partners in Safer States: https://bit.ly/3LQF9jQ
Read more from our partners in Safer States: https://bit.ly/3LQF9jQ
Market and Federal Action - Safer States
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February 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
When it comes to toxic chemicals, strong federal protections and state action go hand in hand. That’s why 300+ legislators are telling Congress: don’t undermine state authority or weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act! #TSCA
Read more from our partners in Safer States: https://bit.ly/3LQF9jQ
Read more from our partners in Safer States: https://bit.ly/3LQF9jQ
🚨More than 300 legislators are urging Congress to reject any attempt to weaken #TSCA and protect families from toxic chemicals. They’re standing up for safe drinking water, clean air, and states’ rights to protect public health.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/466XDmR
Read more here: https://bit.ly/466XDmR
Market and Federal Action - Safer States
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 5:44 PM
🚨More than 300 legislators are urging Congress to reject any attempt to weaken #TSCA and protect families from toxic chemicals. They’re standing up for safe drinking water, clean air, and states’ rights to protect public health.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/466XDmR
Read more here: https://bit.ly/466XDmR
We commend Governor Kotek for forming the Data Center Advisory Committee, appointing OEC Board Member Michael Jung as Committee Co-Chair, and for bringing environmental voices to the table. https://bit.ly/464OD1w
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek names panel to study data centers’ impact: ‘We must have frank conversations’
The workgroup will consider data centers’ impact on climate and energy, but the industry’s huge tax breaks aren’t on the agenda.
www.oregonlive.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM
We commend Governor Kotek for forming the Data Center Advisory Committee, appointing OEC Board Member Michael Jung as Committee Co-Chair, and for bringing environmental voices to the table. https://bit.ly/464OD1w
Trimet needs to hear from you! Bus and train service cuts are coming on August 23, with some proposals eliminating bus lines and moving routes to focus service where it's needed and used most. Comment at the survey below, or at an in-person open house by January 31.
https://bit.ly/4qpDAZd
https://bit.ly/4qpDAZd
Proposed 2026 Transit Service Changes
Weigh in on proposed service efficiencies and cuts for Aug. 23, 2026, as TriMet reduces spending.
trimet.org
January 19, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Trimet needs to hear from you! Bus and train service cuts are coming on August 23, with some proposals eliminating bus lines and moving routes to focus service where it's needed and used most. Comment at the survey below, or at an in-person open house by January 31.
https://bit.ly/4qpDAZd
https://bit.ly/4qpDAZd
A proposed federal rollback would undermine Oregon's hard-won safeguards against dangerous toxic chemicals. We cannot afford to put polluter profits over public health! https://bit.ly/4qQY6l4
House majority introduces chemical industry-backed bill to weaken federal protections from toxic chemicals - Toxic-Free Future
The House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced a bill that would weaken the nation’s chemical safety law—the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
toxicfreefuture.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM
A proposed federal rollback would undermine Oregon's hard-won safeguards against dangerous toxic chemicals. We cannot afford to put polluter profits over public health! https://bit.ly/4qQY6l4
The proliferation of PFAS is a human rights issues, plain and simple. OEC was proud to contribute to this special United Nations report on how the U.S. government has promoted profit over people by allowing these toxic chemicals to run rampant. Read it here: https://bit.ly/49LsZ3I
January 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
The proliferation of PFAS is a human rights issues, plain and simple. OEC was proud to contribute to this special United Nations report on how the U.S. government has promoted profit over people by allowing these toxic chemicals to run rampant. Read it here: https://bit.ly/49LsZ3I
🚨 Health advocates are sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters. https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/01/tsca-health-environmental-advocacy/
Hundreds of groups urge Congress not to weaken chemical safety law
Hundreds of environmental and health groups are urging Congress not to weaken the nation's premier chemical safety law as Republican lawmakers signal a willingness to reopen the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
www.thenewlede.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
🚨 Health advocates are sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters. https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/01/tsca-health-environmental-advocacy/
🚨 Health advocates are sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters. https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/01/tsca-health-environmental-advocacy/
Hundreds of groups urge Congress not to weaken chemical safety law
Hundreds of environmental and health groups are urging Congress not to weaken the nation's premier chemical safety law as Republican lawmakers signal a willingness to reopen the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
www.thenewlede.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
🚨 Health advocates are sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters. https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/01/tsca-health-environmental-advocacy/
🚨 Health advocates are sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters. https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/01/tsca-health-environmental-advocacy/
Hundreds of groups urge Congress not to weaken chemical safety law
Hundreds of environmental and health groups are urging Congress not to weaken the nation’s premier chemical safety law as Republican lawmakers signal a willingness to reopen the Toxic Substances Contr...
www.thenewlede.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM
🚨 Health advocates are sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters. https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/01/tsca-health-environmental-advocacy/
This year, Oregon launched rebates for businesses and nonprofits buying or leasing a new electric medium or heavy-duty vehicle, including utility vans, school buses, tractor trailers, and more. Buyers can get rebates of up to $120,000 per vehicle!
https://bit.ly/49K6TzA
https://bit.ly/49K6TzA
Oregon launches rebate program to help businesses pay for electric fleet vehicles
The program provides a wide range of rebates for businesses and nonprofits buying or leasing a new electric medium or heavy-duty vehicle. Utility vans, walk-in delivery trucks, school buses and tracto...
www.opb.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
This year, Oregon launched rebates for businesses and nonprofits buying or leasing a new electric medium or heavy-duty vehicle, including utility vans, school buses, tractor trailers, and more. Buyers can get rebates of up to $120,000 per vehicle!
https://bit.ly/49K6TzA
https://bit.ly/49K6TzA
OEC's Environmental Health Director, Crystal Weston, has been appointed to serve as a voting member on the Willamette Valley Municipal Solid Waste Task Force by Governor Kotek. Weston brings expertise on environmental contaminants and a focus on the health of Oregonians.
https://bit.ly/4jvR4jv
https://bit.ly/4jvR4jv
Gov. Kotek appoints Benton County commissioner to lead task force on municipal solid waste
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone has been appointed by Governor Tina Kotek to lead the state’s new Task Force on Municipal Solid Waste in the Willamette Va
nbc16.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
OEC's Environmental Health Director, Crystal Weston, has been appointed to serve as a voting member on the Willamette Valley Municipal Solid Waste Task Force by Governor Kotek. Weston brings expertise on environmental contaminants and a focus on the health of Oregonians.
https://bit.ly/4jvR4jv
https://bit.ly/4jvR4jv
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These new tax rules targeting solar and wind power are bad for workers, the air we breathe, and the millions of families getting squeezed by higher utility bills. So, we’re suing the Trump administration to stop them.
Oregon environmental group leads lawsuit to reverse IRS wind, solar rules
Tax credits for renewable energy developers will be phased out under the Republican-backed federal budget bill. Advocates say the Trump administration is going too far with strict new rules before the...
www.opb.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
These new tax rules targeting solar and wind power are bad for workers, the air we breathe, and the millions of families getting squeezed by higher utility bills. So, we’re suing the Trump administration to stop them.
Yesterday, we filed suit against the IRS. The lawsuit is centered on the Trump administration’s unlawful treatment of tax credits for solar and wind energy projects. For all the details, head to the press release on our website:
https://oeconline.org/oec-sues-the-irs/
https://oeconline.org/oec-sues-the-irs/
Breaking: We're Suing Over Trump’s Attacks on Wind and Solar
We have some big news to share. Today, we filed suit against the IRS. The lawsuit is centered on the Trump administration’s unlawful treatment of tax credits for solar and wind energy projects. OEC is...
oeconline.org
December 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Yesterday, we filed suit against the IRS. The lawsuit is centered on the Trump administration’s unlawful treatment of tax credits for solar and wind energy projects. For all the details, head to the press release on our website:
https://oeconline.org/oec-sues-the-irs/
https://oeconline.org/oec-sues-the-irs/
In 2024, 31 percent of rural transit agencies’ revenues came from the Mass Transit account. The Trump administration is proposing to cut this dedicated federal funding, and eliminate the ability to transfer transit funds. This would devastate rural transit agencies in Oregon.
https://bit.ly/4ogsa80
https://bit.ly/4ogsa80
Rural and red state pain: Four notable impacts of Trump’s unprecedented transit cuts - Transportation For America
The Trump administration’s new proposals to eliminate dedicated federal funding for public transit and eliminate the ability to transfer funds for transit would devastate transit agencies, particularl...
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
In 2024, 31 percent of rural transit agencies’ revenues came from the Mass Transit account. The Trump administration is proposing to cut this dedicated federal funding, and eliminate the ability to transfer transit funds. This would devastate rural transit agencies in Oregon.
https://bit.ly/4ogsa80
https://bit.ly/4ogsa80
Four truck manufacturers are trying to break a landmark agreement that committed them and others to make electric trucks no matter how federal government policies changed. We need your support: tell truck manufacturers to honor their commitment to clean trucks and clean air!
https://bit.ly/3KnBNDZ
https://bit.ly/3KnBNDZ
Add your name: Demand truck manufacturers don't abandon climate commitments
In 2023 many major truck manufacturers joined a landmark agreement called the ?Clean Truck Partnership?, which committed them all to manufacturing electric trucks no matter how federal government policies changed.
act.citizen.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Four truck manufacturers are trying to break a landmark agreement that committed them and others to make electric trucks no matter how federal government policies changed. We need your support: tell truck manufacturers to honor their commitment to clean trucks and clean air!
https://bit.ly/3KnBNDZ
https://bit.ly/3KnBNDZ
The federal government may be walking away from environmental protections — but with your help, Oregon never will. Your year-end gift powers urgent work to defend our climate, protect our water, advance environmental justice, and build resilience.
Give today: https://bit.ly/3JZ2WNv
Give today: https://bit.ly/3JZ2WNv
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The federal government may be walking away from environmental protections — but with your help, Oregon never will. Your year-end gift powers urgent work to defend our climate, protect our water, advance environmental justice, and build resilience.
Give today: https://bit.ly/3JZ2WNv
Give today: https://bit.ly/3JZ2WNv
Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 25-29. The directive will accelerate Oregon’s transition to clean, affordable energy, and ramp up efforts to address the climate crisis head-on.
Thank you Governor Kotek for exemplifying what meaningful climate progress can look like!
Thank you Governor Kotek for exemplifying what meaningful climate progress can look like!
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 25-29. The directive will accelerate Oregon’s transition to clean, affordable energy, and ramp up efforts to address the climate crisis head-on.
Thank you Governor Kotek for exemplifying what meaningful climate progress can look like!
Thank you Governor Kotek for exemplifying what meaningful climate progress can look like!
In 2019, Congress banned PFAS from military firefighting foam in the National Defense Authorization Act. Now, legislators are threatening to roll back restrictions on these toxic chemicals in the 2026 military spending bill.
Tell Congress: Keep the PFAS ban in the NDAA!
https://bit.ly/4877s4q
Tell Congress: Keep the PFAS ban in the NDAA!
https://bit.ly/4877s4q
Tell Congress to protect our health and uphold PFAS bans in the 2026 military spending bill - Toxic-Free Future
Tell Congress to uphold PFAS bans in firefighting foam in the 2026 military spending bill (NDAA)
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In 2019, Congress banned PFAS from military firefighting foam in the National Defense Authorization Act. Now, legislators are threatening to roll back restrictions on these toxic chemicals in the 2026 military spending bill.
Tell Congress: Keep the PFAS ban in the NDAA!
https://bit.ly/4877s4q
Tell Congress: Keep the PFAS ban in the NDAA!
https://bit.ly/4877s4q
Action alert! DEADLINE TOMORROW (Nov 18): Sign on now to add your voice to this letter asking utility regulators for stronger protections for Oregonians struggling to afford their energy bills. Energy is a basic necessity, and families deserve stronger protections! https://bit.ly/49q8vyS
Speak Out for Stronger Disconnection Protections
secure.everyaction.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Action alert! DEADLINE TOMORROW (Nov 18): Sign on now to add your voice to this letter asking utility regulators for stronger protections for Oregonians struggling to afford their energy bills. Energy is a basic necessity, and families deserve stronger protections! https://bit.ly/49q8vyS
In 2023, OEC and our partners in Building Resilience called for a State Energy Strategy. Released this week, it’s a clear and urgent call to action for Oregon’s leaders: We need affordable, reliable, and safe heating and cooling options for every Oregonian. #orleg #orpol
https://bit.ly/43uNoaL
https://bit.ly/43uNoaL
New State Energy Strategy Charts a Course for Oregon’s Energy Future — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to present the Oregon Energy Strategy, a first-of-its-kind report that identifies pathways, policies, and recommended actions Oregon can take to meet the sta...
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In 2023, OEC and our partners in Building Resilience called for a State Energy Strategy. Released this week, it’s a clear and urgent call to action for Oregon’s leaders: We need affordable, reliable, and safe heating and cooling options for every Oregonian. #orleg #orpol
https://bit.ly/43uNoaL
https://bit.ly/43uNoaL
Fossil fuels aren't just bad for the climate tomorrow — they're bad for human health today. A new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more and read the report at: psr.org/fuelingsickness
Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution | Physicians for Social Responsibility
Fueling Sickness The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution A collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil fuel use. Full Report "Fueling Sickness: The Hidden ...
psr.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Fossil fuels aren't just bad for the climate tomorrow — they're bad for human health today. A new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more and read the report at: psr.org/fuelingsickness
If you've installed a heat pump since June 17, 2025, or plan to soon, you may qualify for a $2,000 rebate from the State of Oregon! Applications open MONDAY, November 3. Find all the info at the link below!
https://bit.ly/3WAkr9t
https://bit.ly/3WAkr9t
State of Oregon: INCENTIVES - Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program
www.oregon.gov
November 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
If you've installed a heat pump since June 17, 2025, or plan to soon, you may qualify for a $2,000 rebate from the State of Oregon! Applications open MONDAY, November 3. Find all the info at the link below!
https://bit.ly/3WAkr9t
https://bit.ly/3WAkr9t
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Love, OEC 🧡
Love, OEC 🧡
October 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEN! 🐜🦀💀🍌🍞🎭
Love, OEC 🧡
Love, OEC 🧡
Round four of the Community Charging Rebates opens Thursday, November 6, 2025! ⚡This program provides funding assistance of up to $8,000 for EV charging stations for multi-family housing, workplaces, and public access charging in Oregon. Find all the info here: https://bit.ly/47CmJdj
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Round four of the Community Charging Rebates opens Thursday, November 6, 2025! ⚡This program provides funding assistance of up to $8,000 for EV charging stations for multi-family housing, workplaces, and public access charging in Oregon. Find all the info here: https://bit.ly/47CmJdj