Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Over 38,000 Oregonians made investments in clean energy projects in 2023
New data out this week shows that tens of thousands of Oregonians are taking advantage of new clean energy tax incentives.
Celeste
Meiffren-Swango
State Director, Environment Oregon
On staff: 2006-2009; 2010 to present
B.A., magna cum laude, University of Arizona
As director of Environment Oregon, Celeste develops and runs campaigns to win real results for Oregon’s environment. She has worked on issues ranging from preventing plastic pollution, stopping global warming, defending clean water, and protecting our beautiful places. Celeste’s organizing has helped to reduce kids’ exposure to lead in drinking water at childcare facilities in Oregon, encourage transportation electrification, ban single-use plastic grocery bags, defend our bedrock environmental laws and more. She is also the author of the children’s book, Myrtle the Turtle, empowering kids to prevent plastic pollution. Celeste lives in Portland, Ore., with her husband and two daughters, where they frequently enjoy the bounty of Oregon’s natural beauty.
The Pacific Northwest is such a special place to do environmental advocacy.
Posts by Celeste Meiffren-Swango
With this bill, more of Oregon rivers could be protected
Oregon rivers are important for wildlife, drinking water and recreation. More of them need permanent protection.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Oregon will receive nearly $200 million for climate action
Oregon just received the largest investment in federal dollars from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program in the Pacific Northwest.
The hidden cost of Amazon Prime Days
Shoppers can score some great deals on Amazon Prime Day or Prime Big Deal Days, but they come at a cost: tons and tons of single-use plastic packaging waste added to our environment.
Native plants for Oregon: How and why to start a native plant garden
Safeguard native bees and other pollinators by planting these native plants in your backyard or garden.