Oregon State University – Cascades will host a public meeting to gather input on a proposal for an Environmental Protection Agency grant to remediate a portion of a former county demolition landfill in preparation for the first phase of development of a future campus innovation district.
The meeting will take place via webinar from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 9.
The planned innovation district will bring researchers and businesses together to accelerate technology development and contribute to the regional economy.
The deadline for public comment is Nov. 17. Comment can be submitted during the webinar, via the online form or by mail. To learn webinar details or how to submit a comment visit osucascades.edu/epa-proposal.
Comments can be mailed to OSU-Cascades, Planning Office, 1500 S.W. Chandler Ave., Bend, Ore., 97702.
For information, contact 541-322-3100 or info@osucascades.edu.
About OSU-Cascades: Oregon State University’s campus in Bend brings higher education to Central Oregon, the fastest growing region in the state. Surrounded by 2.5 million acres of mountains and high desert, OSU-Cascades offers small classes that accelerate faculty-student mentoring and engages in top tier research as part of Oregon State University. Degree programs meet industry and economic needs in areas such as innovation and entrepreneurship, natural ecosystems, health and wellness, and arts and sciences, and prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges. OSU-Cascades is expanding to serve 3,000 to 5,000 students, building a 128-acre campus with net-zero goals.