Community Development

The Community Development program of the Economic and Community Development Department seeks to improve the quality of life for residents in our tri-County region. OCWCOG has a professional staff to assist communities, especially smaller communities, with specialized tasks for which they do not have in-house expertise.

Linn and Benton Brownfields Project - 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected 7 Oregon projects to receive brownfields funding to expedite the assessment and cleanup of multiple brownfield sites in the state. Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments is the recipient of $1 million in brownfield funds to support a variety of projects in Linn and Benton Counties. These brownfield funds will support 20 Phase 1 and 11 Phase 2 environmental assessments, four clean-up plans, four site reuse plans, the development of a Public Involvement Plan, and a variety of community engagement activities. See the June 2023 Presse Release HERE. OCWCOG previously completed work in Lincoln County and more information about the completed Lincoln County work is HERE.

You can view the Linn Benton Brownfields Coalition Grant Page HERE.