56 years ago this month, history was written outside a small bar in Lower Manhattan known as the Stonewall Inn. At the time, discriminatory raids at Stonewall and other LGBTQ-friendly establishments were routine. But on June 28, 1969, patrons had enough. Over 500 demonstrators gathered in the streets that night to stand up to the systematic ...| Oregon Environmental Council
We’re in the final days of Oregon’s legislative session and lawmakers have only passed one out of nine pieces of the full Energy Affordability and Resilience Package. These bills and investments are necessary to protect Oregonians from skyrocketing utility bills and provide critical relief from extreme weather like the recent heatwave – ...| Oregon Environmental Council
A longtime friend texted me this past weekend. “News said there’s a heatwave in Portland. I checked the weather app and it just seems like ‘normal’ Texas temperatures.” He lives on the east coast and has never visited Oregon. This is my second summer in Portland since I moved here from Austin. “So many ppl up here don’t have ...| Oregon Environmental Council
OEC is thrilled to introduce our 2025 Environmental Health intern, Abby Burke! Abby is soon-to-be Senior at Lewis & Clark College, where she’s majoring in International Affairs with a minor […] The post New Staff Q&A: Abby Burke appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 28th Who We Are: We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental organization with deep roots dating back to 1968. Our work is grounded in fostering equitable, forward-thinking solutions to […] The post Now Hiring – Executive Assistant appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council
I’ll be honest: before joining the staff of OEC four years ago, estate planning wasn’t something on my mind. But after hearing from so many of our members who have […] The post Safeguard the Future for Make-A-Will Month appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council
The 2025 Oregon Legislative session delivered a tale of two climate stories. While lawmakers made meaningful progress on energy affordability and grid modernization, they failed to advance policies that would […] The post Mixed Results on Climate in 2025: Energy Affordability Advances While Climate Action Stalls appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council
The 2025 legislative session brought some major wins for Oregon water, most significantly: SB 1154 and HB 3525. These bills come on the heels of nearly a decade of work […] The post Deep Fixes for Oregon’s Groundwater (That Were Long Overdue) appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council
The 2025 legislative session led to some major wins for environmental health in Oregon. While there’s still much work to be done to phase out toxic chemicals from our products […] The post Cuts to PFAS, Plastic Bags and Pesticides: 2025 Session Wins appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council
It was a shock to many. The 2025 legislative session came and went without a transportation package. Across the state, Oregonians are frustrated by the outcome knowing that many of […] The post A 2025 Stalled Transportation Package Sets Power In Motion appeared first on Oregon Environmental Council.| Oregon Environmental Council
This session, OEC staff worked on more than 77 bills to advance environmental protections, ensure statewide access to clean water, cut toxic chemicals out of our communities, and elevate safe and healthy transportation options. We delivered real wins for Oregonians, but not every policy took root. Here’s what we passed, where the Legislature ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid work, location proximate to Portland area) Reports to: Executive Director About OEC Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state, Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is a membership-based, nonpartisan nonprofit. OEC is the first multi-issue, statewide environmental group in Oregon. Consider any ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Lawmakers are finalizing the state budget for the next two years. Now is the time to speak up for a strong Climate Justice Budget that protects the environment, uplifts communities, lowers energy bills, and creates clean energy jobs across the state. Use the form below to email your state legislators and urge them to invest in proven programs that ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Oregon is about to make some big transportation decisions that will affect us for decades. Unfortunately, lawmakers are starting from a framework that falls dramatically short on what we need. We need fair funding, accountability, and more robust investments in safety, transit, and pollution reduction. Tell your legislators that the stakes are ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Today, Oregon’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule was delayed by two years. Predictably, oil and gas interests orchestrated a multi-state campaign to derail similar policies in other states. Their successful attacks now include Oregon’s ACT rules. Oregon communities are already suffering from the devastating impacts of diesel pollution. This ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Oregonians are struggling with skyrocketing utility bills. At the same time, the state’s largest utilities have raised rates by almost 50% in just four years while making profits, and passing unnecessary costs on to consumers. Our utility bills are covering their costs for expensive lawyers, lobbyists, marketing, and industry association ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Today, 100+ Oregonians are rallying in Salem to deliver a message shared by more than a thousand during a legislative listening tour last summer – public and active transportation is equally important no matter where you live in Oregon. The rally, hosted by an OEC partner coalition Move Oregon Forward, will focus on the state’s newly ...| Oregon Environmental Council
With just two weeks left in the legislative session, we are pushing lawmakers to support a new, 4% tax on luxury vehicles over $75,000 to fund critical programs not currently included in the state’s transportation package. This change to the transportation package will enable needed clean vehicle investments to reduce emissions, protect public ...| Oregon Environmental Council
Effective groundwater quality management is crucial for ensuring clean, reliable water for millions of Oregonians, and countless ecosystems. But as things stand, our state lacks the means to manage it effectively. By making much-needed revisions to the 1989 Groundwater Quality Management Act, SB 1154 will improve the process of identifying and ...| Oregon Environmental Council
OEC is excited to introduce our new Community Engagement Manager, Max Light-Pacheco! Since graduating from U.C. Davis (in his home state of California), Max has worked for Americorps, the Nature Conservancy, the Phoenix Zoo, and one•n•ten, a nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth in Arizona. His work is driven by a lifelong love of nature, a ...| Oregon Environmental Council
OEC is excited to introduce our new Transportation Program Director, Kristopher Fortin Grijalva! Hailing from Southern California, Kristopher grew up connected to his community by transportation, walking, biking, and bussing his way around town from elementary school through college. This experience – coupled with a deep love for writing ...| Oregon Environmental Council
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State legislators are hosting a 12-stop statewide listening tour this summer on major transportation issues. We need your voice! Our transportation system should be safer, greener, better maintained, and more affordable for all Oregonians. Your testimony during these public hearings will impact how legislators shape the future of our transportat...| Oregon Environmental Council
