SBO Dispatch: Oil terminal unwelcome; DEQ's new leadership; Dam demolition

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April 7, 2016

Top Stories Gov. Brown gives Oregon DEQ more teeth against air polluters The state's environmental and health regulators get more power to protect the public from toxic air. Noted Portland attorney, former Oregon justice department official recommended to lead DEQ The agency is seeking an interim director as it finds a replacement for Dick Pedersen. Vancouver port staff says 'no' to oil project extension The would-be developer of the largest oil terminal on the West Coast may be denied an extension to its lease for securing necessary permits. Epic Klamath Basin dams removal deal inked by utilities, tribes, Oregon and California The agreement took decades to hammer out as several sides asserted water rights. As such, it'll be one of the largest river restoration efforts ever. Connect with us More Headlines Oregon should follow Utah's lead on transportation funding 'Uncle Spliffy' ready to sell NBA star's 'sports cannabis' line

This week's SBO poll Are you confident in DEQ's ability to protect public health? Green Jobs North Central Regional Solutions Coordinator, Office of Governor Kate Brown Community Stewardship Coordinator, Sandy River Basin Watershed Council Organizers - Outdoor School for All, FieldWorks Finance Director, The High Desert Museum Executive Assistant, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Event Calendar Featured Event: Driving EV Adoption: Updates on the Zero Emission Vehicle Program April 7: One of the key policies driving and shaping the U.S. electric vehicle industry is the Zero Emission Vehicle Program, or ZEV Program, which Oregon has adopted along with nine other US states. Established by California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) in 1990, this program requires greater numbers of low and zero-emission vehicles to be available to consumers in participating states. A review of the ZEV program will be held in 2016 and could produce changes with large implications for the electric vehicle industry. Learn more.   April 7: Driving EV Adoption: Updates on the Zero Emission Vehicle Program April 13: Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 20: Communicate Your Positive Impact - Sustainability Marketing Training May 4: Oregon Solar Energy Conference View full calendar

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