We’re happy to share the new issue of NEDC’s Newsletter Northwest Defense. Click through to read all about our work in 2025 to protect the Pacific Northwest’s air, water, and endangered species. As always, none of the work you read about in … Read More
In a major procedural victory for environmental and community advocates, the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) decision concerning the City of Portland’s approval of a Zenith Energy Holding’s Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS). … Read More
NEXT Clean Fuels, Inc. —a Houston-based company—wants to build one of the country’s largest “renewable” diesel refineries in Clatskanie, Oregon. If built, this refinery on the banks of the Columbia River Estuary would fill over 100 acres of wetlands and … Read More
NEDC filed a federal Clean Water Act (CWA) lawsuit today against the City of Cannon Beach, in an effort to protect Cannon Beach residents and visitors from dangerously high levels of bacteria in local creeks and beaches. The lawsuit alleges … Read More
NEDC offers unique hands-on learning experiences for Lewis and Clark law students interested in environmental law. Our volunteers describe what it was like to volunteer with NEDC during their 1L year. Spring 2022 Evelyn MailanderI have sincerely enjoyed working with … Read More
The Portland Tribune continues to provide excellent coverage of Oregon’s evolving industrial air toxics program. “I want to voice my support for the most protective outcome that can be achieved through this process,” said Mark Riskedahl, NEDC’s Executive Director. “Environmental … Read More
Over the past five years, NEDC: Reviewed hundreds of agency files, containing thousands of documents, looking for opportunities to raise a voice for the environment Submitted over 115 comments to state and federal agencies on proposed permits or other actions … Read More