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Welcome to the Geo-Environmental Section Web Site
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Welcome to the Geo-Environmental Section, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). ODOT is committed to the protection and preservation of our state's unique environment and to the safety of our highway system. Our staff of geotechnical engineers, hydraulic engineers, historians, archaeologists, environmental program managers, biologists, geologists, hazardous materials specialists, erosion control specialists, drafters, GIS specialists, and administrative personnel study and mitigate the effects of transportation projects.
Section Highlights
The New e-Guide is Now Available!
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ODOT's brand new, completely comprehensive Environmental Guidance Website is now up and running! Check out all our environmental guidance manuals, internal and external links to regulations, policies, templates, example documents, and much more for all of ODOT's projects--including Local and OTIA projects. Save the link below to use for all your environmental guidance needs.
Geo/Hydro Software Web Site
On this web page, ODOT Geotechnical, Geology, Hydraulics, and Structural professionals can request installation of ODOT Geo/Hydro Software. The web page also includes sections on Software Training, Management of Geo/Hydro Software, Geo/Hydro Software Committee, and Contacts.
2008 Geotechnical Design Manual Is Now Available
Geotechnical Design Manual Users!

The April 2008 version of the ODOT Geotechnical Design Manual is now available for reading and downloading.
Creating or Revising Standard Drawings and Details
The Geo-Environmental Section has developed a process for users to submit requests for creating new or revising current standard drawings and details.
Construction-Environmental Issues (CEI) Committee
The Construction/Environmental Issues (CEI) Committee was developed as a subcommittee to the Construction Leadership Team and the Environmental Leadership Team to deal with issues that affect environmental elements on construction projects.
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