Oregon Resources
Regulatory Agencies
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
Funding Sources
Oregon Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program
Provides low-cost loans for projects that prevent or mitigate water pollution.
Eligible agencies include Indian tribal governments, cities, counties, sanitary districts, soil and water
conservation districts, irrigation districts, various special districts and certain intergovernmental
entities.
Eligible projects include:
- Wastewater system plans and studies
- Secondary or advanced wastewater treatment facilities
- Irrigation improvements
- Infiltration and inflow correction
- Major sewer replacement and rehabilitation
- Qualified stormwater control
- Onsite wastewater system repairs
- Matching funds for some U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs
- Estuary management efforts
- Various nonpoint source projects (stream restorations, animal waste management, conservation easements)
- Qualified brownfields projects
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) Non-Point Source (NPS) Grant Program
Provides federal grant funds under the Clean Water Act’s Section 319(h) to address nonpoint water pollution issues. Through an annual solicitation, DEQ seeks proposals from government agencies, tribal nations and nonprofit organizations to address nonpoint sources of pollution affecting coastal, river, lake, drinking and groundwater resources in Oregon.
State of Oregon Economic Revitalization Team
Can mobilize state assistance for sustainable economic development projects.
Oregon Sea Grant
Provide grants for university-based research and outreach.
Technical Resources
City of Portland Stormwater Management Manual
Oregon Environmental Council
Oregon State University Extension