ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN OREGON: IT'S THE LAW

As states have grappled with new policy approaches and processes to begin resolution of environmental injustices, the issues, approaches, and observations from the first of state level environmental justice task forces and commissions can inform all stakeholders of their efficacy. These new Environmental Justice processes may also develop information useful for future policies of sustainability and increased inclusion of urban environments and their people in long term environmental monitoring policy, and law.