Beyond Toxics

Landfill Emissions Monitoring Bill SB 726 has PASSED! This is a big milestone for Benton County residents and we could not have done it without the support from you and from SB 726's sponsors, Senators Gelser, Manning, Golden, and Patterson, and Reps Andersen, Fragala, Gamba, and Finger-McDonald.

Join @ojta.org in Salem for a Building Resilience Lobby Day! Support accessible energy efficiency, controlling utility rate hikes, and funding disaster response.

RSVP by 5pm April 30! Link below ⬇️
tinyurl.com/2tujhj8y

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We need your help opposing the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion! The first public hearing is coming up--let's testify and pack the room!

📆 Tuesday, April 29 6-9 p.m.
📍 Kalapuya Building 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis 97333

Click for more info 🔗
beyondtoxics.org/events/#coffinbutte

After more than a decade of organizing, J.H. Baxter's president was sentenced to 90 days in prison. While we are happy to see some amount of accountability, the light sentencing is little more than a slap on the wrist.

Events Learn more about upcoming events Beyond Toxics hosts or sponsors.

Have you checked out our events calendar recently? We've got a lot coming up and we want to see you there! Group hikes, DIY personal care, pint nights, and more ⬇️

www.beyondtoxics.org/events/

SB 726, Monitoring Landfill Methane Emissions, has passed 17-10 through the Senate Chamber and is heading to the House Committee on Climate, Energy and Environment! A great milestone and one step closer!

Public Health Workshop Series All April!

The City of Eugene is holding a series of public workshops and information sessions in April on refining Eugene's land use code for industrial development.

Click the link for dates and info ⬇️
www.beyondtoxics.org/events/#publ...

Action Alerts! You can find a summary our of latest advocacy campaigns on this page, many of which are as easy as a click of your mouse.

ACTION ALERT: Stop forever chemicals from harming Oregonians!
📅 Thursday, March 13
🕐 8:00 a.m.
📍House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment

Learn more below ⬇️
www.beyondtoxics.org/actionalerts...

Action Alerts! You can find a summary our of latest advocacy campaigns on this page, many of which are as easy as a click of your mouse.

🚨ACTION ALERT: Protect pollinators and wildlife! 🚨📢HB 2679 has a hearing TUESDAY, MARCH 4 at 8 a.m.!

Click the link to learn how you can support this bill and help protect Oregon's pollinators, wildlife, and waterways!

www.beyondtoxics.org/actionalerts...

Action Alerts! You can find a summary our of latest advocacy campaigns on this page, many of which are as easy as a click of your mouse.

🚨ACTION ALERT: Reduce methane emissions! 🚨📢SB 726 (Landfill Emissions Monitoring) has a hearing TODAY at 3PM!

It's not too late to sign up to testify or to submit written testimony. Click the link for everything you need to know!

🚨ACT NOW: SB 747 Hearing Tomorrow!🚨

💧Oregon’s water is at risk! SB 747 requires transparency in fertilizer use to prevent toxic runoff & protect our watersheds!

📅Feb. 4 | 1 p.m. | Senate Committee on Natural Resources

✍️Learn more & submit your testimony on OLIS! beyondtoxics.org/actionalerts/

🚨 Community Meeting
🗓️ Sunday, Jan. 26, 2–3:30 PM
📍 River Road Community Center, 1400 Lake Dr., Eugene

Learn about a proposed lease impacting rail operations, community safety, and 40 union jobs! Hear from Local Railroad Workers Union!

Details: JusticeForTrainsong.org✊

🎶 Baby, it’s cold outside… but your home doesn’t have to be! Join us Jan. 23 for a FREE Winter Energy Saving Workshop!
🛠️DIY weatherization demos
🎁 Free supplies
💵$50 stipends
🍕pizza & drinks
🕕6–8 p.m.
📍LCC Downtown
🌍🔥 Sign up here: forms.gle/d4pFKVcsEh1V...

#staywarm #lanecounty

🌟New Year, New Leadership!🌟

We're searching for an Executive Director to champion environmental equity & strengthen climate resilience in Oregon!

📍Eugene, OR |💼Full-Time |💰$95K–$120K + benefits

🌎 Spanish bilingual bonus!

Apply today:
www.beyondtoxics.org/about/employment/

We're looking for an Environmental Justice Communications Associate to help amplify our mission for a healthier, more just future! If you're passionate about environmental justice and skilled in communication, we want to hear from you!

Learn more & apply here: www.beyondtoxics.org/about/employ...

🚨LAST CALL: Public comments on the proposed biofuels facility in Trainsong are due by 5 PM TODAY!

This project threatens our community's health, safety, and quality of life!

Submit your comments now:
📧 JGepper@eugene-or.gov
📬 Drop Off: Atrium Building, 99 W 10th Ave.

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