2012

Dreaming of 1985

1985 was once the due date for clean water nationwide; now, we know it's trickier than once believed.

It's Your Oregon: Brooke Weeber

Brooke Weeber, an Oregon artist, created a volunteer appreciation piece for OEC. Though she wouldn’t call herself an environmentalist, she places great value on local parks, mountain snow, safe biking paths and clean rivers—and she acts on her values.

Preserving Oregon's Roads

What impact do studded tires have on Oregon's environment?

It's Your Oregon: Linda Reedjik

“Quality of life is in many ways based on the availability of the best our human civilization has to offer—socially, culturally and economically—and the best Mother Nature has to offer in the beauty of our natural surroundings.”

It's Your Oregon: Ashley Henry

“I feel remarkably fortunate to live in a state where so many people are pursuing creative solutions to protecting the environment and reviving the economy.”

It's Your Oregon: Suresh Srinivas

“I enjoy the great outdoors and the excellent produce in Oregon. I would love to protect it for our children.”

An Opportunity for Oregon Leadership in Green Chemistry Innovation

Leaders in Oregon’s state government have a golden opportunity to take actions that will foster innovation...

Is There a Silver Lining to Baggage Fees?

You might guess that because airlines are now charging for baggage, people are probably carrying less weight with them, resulting in fuel and carbon savings…right?

Designing our future

We need to develop new approaches to curb the effects of population growth and increased resource consumption. Thankfully, one classroom at the University of Oregon is up to the task.

OEC in the news!

March Madness takes on new meaning at OEC, with lots of familiar faces in the news of late. Read on for all the details...

Who opposes the Toxic-Free Kids Act?

Who's opposed to legislation that will protect kids from cancer-causing chemicals?

Fighting against “my way is the highway”

The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced what Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer calls “perhaps the worst transportation bill in history.”

Love comes in all shades of green

Valentine’s Day may conjure images of red roses—but in Oregon, love can be found in the most romantic shade of green.

Beer: A Super Bowl tradition done sustainably in the Northwest

Oregon is second only to WA in producing beer's key ingredient (hops)--and we make great beer sustainably. So raise a glass of OR brew for Super Bowl Sunday!

Health conference: Obesity before birth?

Can a mother’s exposure to chemicals can stack the deck against healthy weight for the child in her womb? Register now to learn more at the Northwest Environmental Health Conference Feb. 10

A great start to 2012

OEC is like many nonprofit, grassroots organizations—we rely on the generosity of many people to help fund our work and protect Oregon’s environment.

Drum roll, please…

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2011 Love Your River grand prize!

Happy New Year from OEC

We’re proud to share with you OEC’s Top Accomplishments of 2010–11. On behalf of all OEC’s staff, board and volunteers, thank you for making these possible.