Action for a greener, healthier Oregon

New Life for the Ocean

Join us on an underwater hike at six marine protected areas to explore these unique, diverse ecosystems rich with wildlife.

Top victories for Oregon's environment in 2020

In a year that tested people and our planet, Environment Oregon kept working to protect Oregon’s air, water and climate.

Environment Oregon calls for reinstatement of Oregon's plastic bag ban

The science is clear: Reusable bags aren’t a threat to public health — and single-use plastic bags are still a threat to the health of our environment. 

Renewables on the Rise

Clean energy is sweeping across America and is poised for more dramatic growth in the coming years.

Your support makes it possible.

We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

News, blogs, action and more

Blog Post

A recipe for extinction

In one of its final acts, the Trump administration struck down vital protections for Northern spotted owls: The administration opened up 3.4 million acres of their protected habitat for logging and other development.

Blog Post

It’s Time for Whole Foods to Break Up With Single-Use Plastic Packaging

As an ode to the planet we love, we launched a Valentine's Day week of action to encourage Whole Foods to prioritize its relationship with the planet over plastic.

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Cleaning up the mess of weakened efficiency standards

Looking to save money, water and energy? You shouldn’t have to look to showerheads of the past.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: Bold climate bill aims for zero carbon emissions by midcentury

WASHINGTON -- Congressional leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee released the new CLEAN Future Act on Tuesday. This comes after a year of input from stakeholders nationwide, following the release of a version of this bill in 2020. The legislation lays out a path for the United States to reach economy-wide emissions reduction targets that would allow the country to hit net zero emissions by 2050.

News Release | Environment Oregon

Environment Oregon supports right to repair

We support House Bill 2698 because the right to repair is critical to protecting precious natural resources, mitigating climate change pollution and preventing waste.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.