Oregon has always been a "green" state. But being a leader in environmental stewardship hasn't happened overnight. There was a time when Oregon settlers didn't understand the impacts of pollution on our environment. A new DEQ History Timeline -- produced in honor of the agency's 40th anniversary and the
State of Oregon's 150th anniversary -- traces Oregon's environmental history since the state's first environmental law in 1889.
See how far Oregon has come, and learn what DEQ has done to protect and improve the quality of life for Oregon residents over the past 40 years. We think you'll agree, it's something worth celebrating!