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From Bend, Oregon to Katmai, Alaska
The Future of Youth Education at TEC Youth Education has been a key pillar of The Environmental…
Rethink Waste Manager Receives Statewide Recognition
We are proud to announce that our Rethink Waste Project Program Manager, Udara Abeysekera Bickett, has been…
EPA Clean School Bus Application Screenshot
Below is a screenshot, for reference purposes only, taken June 15, 2022, of the (easy!) EPA application…
Welcome Sophia, Our Project Zero Intern!
Sophia Rosenberg (she/her/hers) comes to The Environmental Center through the PGE Project Zero Internship program, connecting young…
Three Key Tips for Landing Electric School Bus Funding
With Federal Clean School Bus Funding for 5 years (2022-2027), my advice: apply for ESB funds whether…
ACTION ALERT: Final Push to Pass The Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities Rules
Update 6/21/22: The Land Conservation & Development Commission (LCDC) passed only temporary rules in late-May, which means…
The 2022 Rethink Waste Community Innovation Fund is Accepting Applications Through May 30
Do you have an idea for reducing waste in your neighborhood, workplace, school, your favorite park or…
Why to choose Electric over Propane School Buses?
Hello colleagues, I’ll be transparent about my agenda: I want the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program to be flooded…
Earth Day 2022: A Great Success!
We know not all heroes wear capes, but these two earth day heroes sure are rocking theirs!…
Día de la Tierra 2022 Obra de Arte de Alyssia Scott
Cada año, The Environmental Center se asocia con un artista de Oregon Central para dar vida a…
Take Action for Earth Month – Sign Up to Switch to Solar Energy!
Even if you don’t own your home, your roof is too shaded, or any of the other…
Get To Know The Earth Day 2022 Performers
Drummers, dancers, and drag queens, oh my! The excitement around The Environmental Center office lately has been…