This $523,000 project grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 supports the Oregon Department of Agriculture's implementation of its pesticide regulatory and enforcement programs under the Consolidated Pesticide Enforcement Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA #66.700). Key activities include compliance monitoring, enforcement actions, certification and training for pesticide applicators, and outreach/education efforts to enhance protection of human health and water...
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 awarded a $696,589 Project Grant to the Oregon Department of Agriculture under the Consolidated Pesticide Enforcement Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.700). The grant continues the recipient's implementation of pesticide regulatory and enforcement programs, including compliance monitoring, enforcement, certification and training for pesticide applicators, water quality protection, worker protection, waste pesticide collection, and outreach and...
This Project Grant award for $651,879, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Consolidated Pesticide Enforcement Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.700), supports the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) in implementing its pesticide regulatory and enforcement programs. Key activities funded include: Compliance monitoring, enforcement, and worker protection initiatives to reduce pesticide exposure and protect public health and the environment Training and...
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 awarded Cascade Pacific RC&D a $468,430 Project Grant under the Geographic Programs - Columbia River Basin Restoration (CRBR) Program (CFDA #66.962). The funding will support continuation and expansion of an existing stormwater retrofit program in the Upper Willamette Metro Area of Oregon through September 2024. The program incentivizes voluntary stormwater retrofits on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties to reduce pollution...
This $197,165 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, under the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants (CFDA 66.460) program, provides support to the State of Oregon to implement its nonpoint source management program. The key activities funded include: 3-5 on-the-ground projects that will support watershed-based plan implementation, focusing on nutrient reduction, riparian restoration best management practices (BMPs), nutrient and sediment reduction,...
This Project Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 provides $1,500,000 to the Multnomah County Health Department in Portland, OR to expand their Fish Advisory Outreach and Engagement Program. The program aims to protect fish consumers from contaminants in the Willamette River by conducting culturally-appropriate, in-language education and outreach to affected communities. Key activities include providing risk communication, encouraging avoidance techniques, and...
This $2,001,872 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Geographic Programs - Columbia River Basin Restoration (CRBR) Program (CFDA 66.962). The grant supports Oregon State University (OSU) in monitoring bioavailable toxic organic contaminants in the lower Columbia River over a 5-year period from 2025 to 2029. Key activities include: Monitoring 15-20 locations in the lower Columbia River to identify known and unknown organic contaminants Evaluating...
This Project Grant award of $683,137 was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Pollution Prevention Grants Program (CFDA 66.708). The purpose of the award is to fund a project at Oregon State University (OSU) that will deliver technical assistance to businesses in Oregon to help them adopt source reduction and pollution prevention (P2) practices. The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: 1) Placing 18 student interns with Oregon...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to Metro, the regional planning agency for the Greater Portland area, to develop or update existing regional climate mitigation plans and conduct meaningful engagement with low-income and disadvantaged communities. This award is part of the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046), which provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments for planning and developing ambitious climate...
This cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency provides $346,078 to the Oregon Health Authority from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The funding supports the Performance Partnership Grants program under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, which aims to accelerate environmental outcomes through state partnerships. Specifically, the award will support Oregon's administration of its state lead certification, accreditation,...