 News ReleaseFor release: Nov. 8, 2011
Media Advisory: November 10, 2011
Meet Oregon’s new “clean fleet”
of Tows, Tugs and Dredgers
Tour highlights efforts to improve air quality and reduce
fuel consumption by retrofitting regional shipping vessels 
What: The Columbia and Willamette Rivers, collectively one of the world’s busiest grain export waterways, are running a little more “green” thanks to efforts to retrofit and repower several heavy-duty diesel marine engines.
Join Congressman Earl Blumenauer and dignitaries from EPA, Oregon DEQ and from local shipping companies for a firsthand look at how Oregon’s marine freight industry has partnered with federal, state and local governments to lower fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
Take a tour of the vessels and discover how public and private partnerships and programs like Oregon’s clean diesel initiative have strengthened the region’s marine shipping industry. Learn more about upcoming federal initiatives for clean diesel projects in Oregon and Washington.
Where: 5 SE Madison, Portland
(At the Portland Fire Station on the Eastbank Esplanade)
Speakers:
• U.S. Congressional Representative Earl Blumenauer, Oregon, 3rd District
• Maye Thompson, Environmental Health Program Director, Physicians for Social Responsibility
• Dick Pedersen, Director, Oregon DEQ
• Dennis McLerran, Regional Administrator, EPA Region X
• Bill Wyatt, Executive Director, Port of Portland
• Dennis McVicker, Tidewater CEO
Oregon DEQ Contacts:
Kevin Downing: Air Quality Division, Clean Diesel Initiative, 503-229-6549 William Knight: Office of Communications & Outreach, 503-229-5680; Cell: 503-757-1889
DEQ is a leader in protecting, restoring and maintaining Oregon’s environment.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Media Advisory: Meet Oregon’s new “clean fleet” of tows, tugs and dredgers Nov. 10
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