2009 Legislative Recap for Oregon
In a legislative session challenged by a floundering economy, there were both victories and losses for Oregon’s environment. OEC introduced and supported an ambitious slate of proposals that made sense for both the environment and the economy.
Eco-Healthy Child Care
Eco-Healthy Child Care creates environments for kids that are safe and eco-healthy. Now available in more than 1,000 locations across the US and Canada!
Legislature approves bill to trim the carbon content of Oregon's transportation fuels by 10 percent
HB 2186 grants Oregon Environmental Quality Commission the authority to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard for transportation fuels, includes other measures to reduce greenhouse gases from transportation
Environmental issues see gains, losses in the 2009 legislative session
A new chapter in Oregon’s environmental legacy was written during the 2009 session in Salem. Dominated by the economy and budget issues, the legislature took some bold steps for the environment– and called a timeout in others.
