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 the former county demolition landfill.
The project will provide 24 acres of usable land in preparation for a student health and recreation center, student housing and other campus buildings, bringing the total usable land on the campus to nearly 100 acres.
The meeting will take place via webinar from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 24.
The deadline for public comment is Nov. 8. 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-fy25.
Mailed comments can be sent 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 mountains, forest and high desert, OSU-Cascades is a highly innovative campus of a top-tier land grant research university, offering small classes that accelerate faculty-student mentoring and experiential learning. 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.