Useful Links

Here you will find a list of links useful to members.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Federal environmental regulatory agency
NOAA Fisheries — Federal agency charged with restoring endangered fish species
Oregon DEQ — Oregon’s environmental regulatory agency. Operates the NPDES program for EPA, along with other state and federal regulatory programs
Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) — National Env. Lab Accreditation Program: laboratory accreditation system in Oregon
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board — Oregon state agency focused on promoting and funding watershed restoration activities

National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) — Provides national policy and regulatory services to wastewater agencies and districts
National Biosolids Partnership — An alliance of several national organizations working to advance environmentally sound and accepted biosolids management practices
Water Environment Federation — Works to promote water quality globally
Water Environment Research Foundation — National organization focused on science and technology research for wastewater and stormwater utilities
WateReuse Association — National organization focused on promoting recycled water

Local Government Environmental Assistance Network — A clearinghouse of environmental information for local governments
Lower Columbia River Estuary Program — Part of EPA’s National Estuary Program, LCREP focuses on preserving and enhancing the lower Columbia River
Northwest Biosolids Management Association — The mission of the Northwest Biosolids Management Association is to advance environmental sustainability through the beneficial use of biosolids
Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association — Northwest chapter of the Water Environment Federation; links to operator sections
Willamette Partnership — Coalition of leaders working to restore the Willamette through ecosystem marketplace activities