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The Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) was founded in 1998 to support watershed restoration programs and develop new sources of renewable energy. Funding for these efforts has been provided in a way that would be called unusual for most foundations. BEF, a not-for-profit organization, markets green power products to public utilities, businesses, government agencies and individuals.

DEQ Water Program - Home page of the Oregon DEQ Water Quality Program (Java required).

EPA Federal Register Documents - Search the Federal Register for EPA related document by keyword. Or look up FR articles by date.

EPA Water Home Page - Home page for EPA's Office of Water. Many additional links.

Groundwater Guardians
This page links to the Groundwater Guardians with excellent information about building and maintaining community-based groundwater protection programs.

Use this helpful Oregon State site to learn more about groundwater resources in Oregon and how to protect them.

Local Government Environmental Assistance Network
click here to access LGEAN - -a forum and clearinghouse of environmental information for local governments. Information includes regulatory information, forums for discussion, training opportunities, information resources, notices of events and conferences, and more. Available by phone toll free at 1-877-TO-LGEAN.

Lower Columbia River Estuary Program - This program is part of the EPA's National
Estuary Program and aims to develop actions to preserve and enhance the water quality of the Columbia River while supporting its biological and human communities. This website contains a lot of useful information regarding the lower Columbia River including our Management Plan as well as technical reports such as the Columbia River Bi-State Report.

Oregon Plan Site - Web Page for the Oregon Plan for Salmon & Watersheds, report, news, and monitoring information.

ORELAP Accrediting Laboratories The Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program has been granted approval by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) to serve as a national environmental laboratory accreditation authority. ORELAP is accrediting laboratories for testing used to implement the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as well as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). ORELAP is currently accrediting laboratories to standards adopted at the 2000 National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC). Follow the link below to learn more about the program, and learn the labs that have been certified in Oregon.

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board -Link here for information and events related to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board.

Pollution Prevention Research Center - Link to the PPRC page to learn more about pollution prevention ideas by industrial sectors, green purchasing policies, and more. The page also includes a detailed discussion of Persistent, Bioaccumulative Toxins (PBTs) and the where they can be found.

"The One-Stop Shop for EMS Information and Resources" - Cities, states and federal entities use EMSs for cheaper, faster, better and greener management of their environmental issues. The PEER Center provides EMS guidance, tools, and training. This valuable resource links you to real-life mentors, technical assistance, and problem-solving strategies.

In 1994, a broad coalition of public-interest organizations and energy companies created the Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) to promote renewable energy development in the region. RNP is forceful advocate in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, for basing the region's energy future on clean, renewable resources, such as solar, wind and geothermal.

Southern Oregon Section of PNCWA

Clean Water Services - Home page of this ACWA member serving the Tualatin River basin.

TidePool
TidePool, a project of EcoTrust, gathers environmental and natural resource reporting from newspapers and magazines form Alaska to Northern California, summarizing and linking the information in a readable, quick-to-scan format.

Use this link to the Oregon legislature site to get copies of bills, check bill status, get committee agendas, and more. http://www.leg.state.or.us/

The Water Environment Research Foundation is dedicated to advancing science and technology addressing water quality issues as they impact water resources, the atmosphere, the lands, and quality of life.

The WateReuse Association (WateReuse) is a national organization dedicated to increasing the beneficial use of recycled water. Previously known as the WateReuse Association of California, WateReuse has grown rapidly and is effective because of its diverse membership consisting of public agencies, water suppliers, local, state and federal governmental agencies, consultants, industries and individuals who, either work in the field of water recycling or support its use.

www.omfoa.org - These pages include more information about financial issues facing municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities


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Members are encouraged to suggest other links we should add. Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies Bonneville Environmental Foundation The Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) was founded in 1998 to support watershed restoration programs and develop new sources of renewable energy. Funding for these efforts has been provided in a way that would be called unusual for most foundations. BEF, a not-for-profit organization, markets green power products to public utilities, businesses, government agencies and individuals. Clackamas County Water Environment Services DEQ permits Use this link to view draft NPDES permits and review reports from DEQ. DEQ Water Program - Home page of the Oregon DEQ Water Quality Program (Java required). EPA Federal Register Documents - Search the Federal Register for EPA related document by keyword. Or look up FR articles by date. EPA Water Home Page - Home page for EPA's Office of Water. Many additional links. Groundwater Guardians This page links to the Groundwater Guardians with excellent information about building and maintaining community-based groundwater protection programs. Groundwater Stewardship in Oregon Use this helpful Oregon State site to learn more about groundwater resources in Oregon and how to protect them. Local Government Environmental Assistance Network click here to access LGEAN - -a forum and clearinghouse of environmental information for local governments. Information includes regulatory information, forums for discussion, training opportunities, information resources, notices of events and conferences, and more. Available by phone toll free at 1-877-TO-LGEAN. Lower Columbia River Estuary Program - This program is part of the EPA's National Estuary Program and aims to develop actions to preserve and enhance the water quality of the Columbia River while supporting its biological and human communities. This website contains a lot of useful information regarding the lower Columbia River including our Management Plan as well as technical reports such as the Columbia River Bi-State Report. National Biosolids Partnership National BMP Database Website This database provides access to BMP performance data in a standardized format for almost 200 BMP studies conducted over the past fifteen years. The database may be searched and/or downloaded on this Web site. Additional BMP studies are currently being prepared for the database. The site also has downloadable performance summary information. The database was developed by the Urban Water Resources Research Council (UWRRC) of ASCE under a cooperative agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency. National Marine Fisheries Service & ESA Issues Oregon Plan Site - Web Page for the Oregon Plan for Salmon & Watersheds, report, news, and monitoring information. ORELAP Accrediting Laboratories The Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program has been granted approval by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) to serve as a national environmental laboratory accreditation authority. ORELAP is accrediting laboratories for testing used to implement the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as well as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). ORELAP is currently accrediting laboratories to standards adopted at the 2000 National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC). Follow the link below to learn more about the program, and learn the labs that have been certified in Oregon. Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board -Link here for information and events related to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. Pacific Northest Clean Water Association Pollution Prevention Research Center - Link to the PPRC page to learn more about pollution prevention ideas by industrial sectors, green purchasing policies, and more. The page also includes a detailed discussion of Persistent, Bioaccumulative Toxins (PBTs) and the where they can be found. Public Entity Environmental Management System Resource (PEER) Center "The One-Stop Shop for EMS Information and Resources" - Cities, states and federal entities use EMSs for cheaper, faster, better and greener management of their environmental issues. The PEER Center provides EMS guidance, tools, and training. This valuable resource links you to real-life mentors, technical assistance, and *problem-solving strategies.* Renewable Northwest Project In 1994, a broad coalition of public-interest organizations and energy companies created the Renewable Northwest Project (RNP) to promote renewable energy development in the region. RNP is forceful advocate in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, for basing the region's energy future on clean, renewable resources, such as solar, wind and geothermal. Southern Oregon Section of PNCWA TMDL Program Clean Water Services - Home page of this ACWA member serving the Tualatin River basin. TidePool TidePool, a project of EcoTrust, gathers environmental and natural resource reporting from newspapers and magazines form Alaska to Northern California, summarizing and linking the information in a readable, quick-to-scan format. Need Info on Oregon Legislature Use this link to the Oregon legislature site to get copies of bills, check bill status, get committee agendas, and more. http://www.leg.state.or.us/ Water Environment Federation Water Environment Research Foundation The Water Environment Research Foundation is dedicated to advancing science and technology addressing water quality issues as they impact water resources, the atmosphere, the lands, and quality of life. Willamette Restoration Initiative WateReuse Association The WateReuse Association (WateReuse) is a national organization dedicated to increasing the beneficial use of recycled water. Previously known as the WateReuse Association of California, WateReuse has grown rapidly and is effective because of its diverse membership consisting of public agencies, water suppliers, local, state and federal governmental agencies, consultants, industries and individuals who, either work in the field of water recycling or support its use. www.omfoa.org - These pages include more information about financial issues facing municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities ACWA Home - About ACWA - Calendar - Committees - Links - Members - News - Publications - Contact Us

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