Environment & climate in Oregon local government
What Oregon city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
334 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most environment & climate activity
- Ashland, OR (60)
- Grants Pass, OR (27)
- Crook County, OR (19)
- Benton County, OR (19)
- Astoria, OR (16)
- Yachats, OR (14)
- Morrow County, OR (14)
- Portland, OR (12)
- Gresham, OR (10)
- Salem, OR (10)
- Central Point, OR (10)
- Tillamook County, OR (9)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to vote on 2026 Annual Code Cleanup report
The Redmond Planning Commission will approve the agenda, minutes, and a report on the 2026 Code Cleanup, which includes a vote to forward recommendations to the City Council. Staff will brief the commission on updates to the Tree Code, the SE Redmond Market Study, and proposed changes to commission rules. Additional…
Board to consider Bowman Museum local option tax levy proposal
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will discuss a local option tax levy for the Bowman Museum, evaluate the Secure Rural Schools (Title III) allocation elections, and review a contract to purchase asphalt from Tri County Paving for the Juniper Heights development project. Additional topics include the scope of a…
TAC to discuss e-bike safety and transportation plan updates
The Transportation Advisory Committee will review the Transportation System Plan Update and discuss e-bike safety and education. The body will also address a trail connection to Pioneer Street and review crash reports and municipal code updates.
Tree Board reviews future direction and board changes
The Seaside City Tree Board will discuss the future direction of the board and review changes to its membership. The meeting agenda includes a review of the original ordinance regarding the Arboretum Project.
Board to discuss Biglow Solar mitigation funds and planning appointments
The Sherman County Court hears quarterly reports from the museum and senior center, then discusses Biglow Solar Project Ag Mitigations Funds. Action items include Planning Commission appointments, destroying unissued checks, and voiding returned resident incentive checks. The consent agenda covers June 2026 minutes…
Board considers real estate agreements and grant funding for housing and health services
The Board of Commissioners will consider agreements for real estate purchases, a mattress recycling program, and housing production grants. The agenda also includes items regarding health services, environmental health fees, and a roof rehabilitation project.
Planning Commission to consider street rename and city contracts
The Medford Planning Commission will review several agenda items on July 14, including a fire commissioner appointment, multiple ordinances and resolutions, and a contract. A resolution to rename Front Street to Back Avenue will be considered. The commission will also address items on the consent calendar and approve…
Urban Tree Advisory Committee to discuss community forestry and tree mapping
The Grants Pass Urban Tree Advisory Committee will meet on July 13, 2026, to consider action items including committee appointments, Our Community Forestry, and Tree Mapping. The committee will also approve minutes from June 8, 2026, and hear public comment.
CEPAC to discuss city electrification
The Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) will meet to discuss city electrification. This is the sole topic listed on the agenda.
EMAC meeting agenda lacks substantive items
The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural information on how to attend and provide testimony, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.
Committee will discuss pond restoration options and upcoming community projects
The Yachats Community Spaces Committee will review the evolution of its commission, introduce the Waste Prevention and Material Reduction Initiative, and wrap up 4th of July festivities. The committee will also hear a report from Dan on geotechnical and archaeological studies for the YERC and brainstorm related…
Historic Preservation Commission to review 4 design approvals
The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding exterior changes to properties on 11th and 10th Streets. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance text amendment regarding signage in the Historic Preservation Overlay.
Council to vote on extending temporary green waste fee increase at Redwood Transfer Station
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Washington-Midland redevelopment opportunity plan, water incline rates, and council procedures. After the workshop, they will vote on a motion to authorize the City Manager to amend the franchise agreement with Southern Oregon Sanitation, extending a temporary rate…
Redmond ESAC to discuss $50,000 Youth Climate Action Fund and water management
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee will review the design of a $50,000 youth-led microgrant program from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The committee will also receive updates on stormwater planning, water quality monitoring, and the High School Creek Watershed Restoration Plan.
Tree Board to review tree removal requests
The Coos Bay Tree Board is meeting to consider action items regarding specific properties. The board will review requests for tree removal at two locations.
Commissioners to reconsider pause on wildlife inventory for solar projects
The Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss several items, including a request to terminate a library grant, options for renewing the county's Title VI Plan, a draft letter on BLM grazing rule updates, and a reconsideration of the pause on Goal 5 wildlife inventory as it relates to solar development. No…
Public hearing on partial garage demolition and greenhouse addition at historic 1064 14th Street
The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on an exterior alteration request to demolish 24 linear feet of a detached garage and build a greenhouse addition at 1064 14th Street, a designated historic property in the Shively-McClure National Register Historic District. The commission will also elect…
Commission to consider providing paint for the street art program
The Keizer Public Arts Commission will meet on June 23, 2026. The commission will review an artwork submission for the Street Art Program by Rachel Wood, a McNary student. It will also consider an amendment to the KPAC Master Plan that would have the city provide paint for the Street Art Program. The meeting will be…
Board to set new building permit fees and approve cable service agreements
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will vote to establish new fees for building and land use permits administered by the City of Portland. The agenda also includes approving a contract increase for the Zoning Code Improvement Project and an intergovernmental agreement for cable services with three cities.
Committee will discuss Tree Survey 123 training and recent forestry events
The Urban Forestry Committee will call the meeting to order, approve the May 27, 2026 minutes, and review old business including Tree Survey 123 training with an off‑site collection map. New business will cover a recap of the Oregon Community Trees Conference and an Emergency Preparedness Fair. The committee will also…
Board will hear the 2025‑2027 supplemental budget proposal
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will update the Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Action Plan. It will adopt a consent agenda that includes renewal of annual liquor licenses for FY 2026‑27 and reappointments to the State Transportation Improvement Fund Advisory Committee. A public hearing will be…
Solid Waste Agency to adopt budget, consider health funding request
The Solid Waste Agency will hold a budget meeting to adopt its budget and consider a funding request from Josephine County Public Health. Presentations are scheduled on a statewide mattress recycling program, the Rogue River clean-up, a tire take-back program, and a proposed assignment or sale of a franchise by…
Council to vote on vacating streets for Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion
The Astoria City Council will conduct second readings and consider adoption of an ordinance to vacate portions of Franklin Avenue, 20th Street, and 22nd Street to support Columbia Memorial Hospital's expansion. The council will also consider a related campus agreement to transfer city properties to CMH and retire a…
Planning Commission to discuss housing code changes and a street renaming request
The Independence Planning Commission will meet to review minutes, discuss unfinished business, and hold a public hearing on housing development code changes. The agenda also includes an extension request for a subdivision project and a request to rename a street.
CEPAC to discuss wildfire plan integration and building electrification
The Ashland Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee will meet to discuss integrating Community Wildfire Protection Plan initiatives into city policy and follow up on a study of city building electrification. The committee will also receive updates on the Avista Franchise Agreement and the Transportation…
CEPAC to discuss City Electrification
The Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) will meet to discuss city electrification. The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026.
Public Works Committee to discuss budget‑balancing options and utility rates
The Yachats Public Works and Streets Committee will review historical utility rate data and consider several options for balancing the Public Works budget, including added fixed rates, storm or street fees, tiered rates, and changes to free service units. The committee will also receive reports on street lighting from…
Council to consider awarding $613,572 street rehabilitation project to Tri-County Paving
The City Council will vote on awarding the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Tri-County Paving for $613,572.50. They will also hold first presentations of two ordinances: one amending the Comprehensive Plan (Chapters 2 & 5) and Economic Opportunity Analysis, and another establishing a Middle Income Revolving Loan…
Urban Tree Advisory Committee to discuss forest management plan
The Grants Pass Urban Tree Advisory Committee will meet to discuss action items including committee appointments, community forestry, and the Urban Forest Management Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed.
Council to adopt the 2026-27 budget and make appropriations
The Condon City Council will hold a budget hearing on revenue sharing and vote on two resolutions, including adopting the 2026-27 budget and declaring the city's election to receive state revenues. Additional items include a waste‑service fee increase request, a proposal to add services at the Recycling Depot, and a…
Board to hold public hearings on fiscal year 2027 budgets
The Board of Commissioners will hold public budget hearings for the general county budget and the Agricultural Extension Service District for fiscal year 2027. They will also consider a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and discuss a potential moratorium on commercial photovoltaics.
Council to discuss tree code update policies
The City Council will receive a staff update on the Tree Code Update Project and discuss potential policy directions. This work session is informational only, with no formal decisions expected. No public testimony is taken during work sessions.
Grants Pass will review a proposal to add state-mandated climate zones to downtown.
The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, to consider amending the city's development code. The proposal would incorporate a state-mandated Climate Friendly Area into the Central Business District. Residents may submit oral or written testimony to the Community Development…
First reading of Safe School Zones ordinance on agenda
The Multnomah County Board will consider a consent agenda with budget modifications, grant authorizations, and notices of intent to seek federal and state funds. The regular agenda includes the first reading of an ordinance to establish Safe School Zones, a resolution to analyze gaps in the Preschool for All program…
Yachats City Council to review Sheriff contract and transportation plan
The City Council will discuss the Sheriff contract and a resolution to support the Transportation Growth Management Plan. The body will also interview a candidate for the Community Spaces Committee and review housing code history.
Sherman County Court to consider new ambulance, solar MOU, and budget
The Sherman County Court will hear presentations on taxes, a pilot program, the Biglow Solar Ag Mitigation MOU, and a new ambulance. Action items include amending the ambulance board by-laws, approving a phone allowance for the senior center, and a ride along policy. The court will also discuss a burn ban effective…
Board considers infrastructure projects and professional service contracts
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners will review several engineering and construction projects. The body is also considering contracts for legal services and a letter of support for a wetlands project.
Commission to review street tree code and discuss fees
The City Commission will hold a work session to review the Street Tree Code and discuss associated fees. No public comments are taken at work sessions, but written testimony may be submitted by email or mail before the deadline.
Commission to discuss updating street design standards for wider planting widths
The Community Landscape and Forestry Commission will review past Arbor Month events and discuss upcoming volunteer and library programs. New business includes updates on Emerald Ash Borer and Japanese Beetle monitoring, and a proposal to revise street design standards for larger planting areas. A budget committee…
Solid Waste Agency to adopt annual budget
The Solid Waste Agency will hold a budget meeting to adopt the agency's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes a discussion on a state-wide mattress recycling program. Public comment is allowed via phone with prior registration.