Resources

Learn about important resources, including our most valuable resources, like Beyond Toxics reports (listed by subject area), read our bi-annual newsletters and legislation we support!

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) offers free air conditioners and air purifiers to people who qualify. This protects people at risk from extreme heat and wildfire smoke. In 2023, we partnered with Oregon Health Authority to distribute over 200 air conditioners and air purifiers to community members at greatest risk to heat-related issues. Applications for this program are now on pause. The pause is to make sure qualified people who applied for an air conditioner can get one. OHA will update this page when applications open again.

Lane County Cooling Centers:

Eugene

Libraries:
Downtown Library 100 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene
M-TH: 10 AM-8 PM & F-SUN: 10 AM-6 PM

Bethel Library 1990 Echo Hollow Road Eugene
and Sheldon Library 1566 Coburg Road, Eugene
M, W, TH, F, SAT: 10 AM - 6PM, TU: 12 - 8PM, Sun.: Closed

Eugene Community Centers:
Amazon & Petersen Barn community centers
9 AM – 5 PM - Monday-Friday

Hilyard Community Center
9 AM – 5:30 PM - Monday-Friday

Sheldon Community Center
8 AM - 6 PM - Monday-Friday

Campbell Community Center
8:30 AM - 4:30 - PM Monday-Friday

MORE in Eugene
Eugene Service Station - open to adults (450 Hwy 99, Eugene) 8:30AM - 5PM, 7 days a week.
Breakfast 8:30AM - 12PM (Wednesday 8:30 - 11AM); Showers & Laundry (8:30AM - 12PM, 2-5PM)

Nuturely Drop In Hour & Feeding Support - Lactation Lounge (56 E 15th Ave, Eugene) - 11AM - 3PM on Aug. 18 and 20

Looking Glass Youth Sites:
New Roads (941 W 7th Ave) Ages 16-24. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:45AM - 5PM
Station 7 (931 W 7th Ave) Ages 11 to 20, 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Community Center/Library - 700 E. Gibbs Ave.
Monday & Tuesday 11AM - 7PM, Wednesday - Friday 10AM - 6PM

Veneta
Fern Ridge Service Center - 25035 W Broadway Ave, Veneta
Open Monday-Friday 12 - 8PM.
'This center will plan on being a cooling/air respite center on days 100 and above, if volunteered and staffed'

Fern Ridge Library
Monday 10AM - 5PM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10AM - 7PM. Saturday 10AM - 5PM.

MORE

STAY COOL EUGENE: Resources to beat the heat from Fossil Free Eugene Coalition (PDF)

Resources available throughout Lane County, as well as other tips on how to stay cool (Last Updated: July 9, 2024)

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Oregon's Hidden Air Pollution Problem: Fossil Fuels In Buildings (PDF) - How State Policymakers Can Clean The Air, Boost Climate Resilience, and Save Money By Adopting Healthy Air Standards For HVAC and Water Heating Equipment. Report co-authored by Beyond Toxics, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, Verde, Oregon Sierra Club and RMI

Beyond Toxics Report: "Seeing is Believing: Visualizing Indoor Air Pollution from Gas Stoves" (PDF) Learn more about the dangers of indoor air pollution from gas stoves.

Eugene Goes Electric! More on the risks of gas stoves (YouTube)

Outdoor & Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and Assessment from Wildfire Smoke in Phoenix and Talent, Oregon - Jan. 30, 2023 - prepared by Beyond Toxics, in partnership with Unite Oregon Rogue Valley Chapter

2022 West Eugene Air Quality Study, published by Beyond Toxics and Oregon State University (PDF) | Authors: OSU: Diana Rohlman, PhD; Beyond Toxics: Lisa Arkin, Exec. Director and Arjorie Arberry-Baribeault, West Eugene Community Organizer

"Equitable & Resilient Climate Strategies for Lane County, Oregon" (PDF), written by Beyond Toxics and the GEOS Institure

Almeda Fire and Climate Justice (YouTube)

Learn more about the initiatives and projects that support our Climate Justice program.

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See the recommended books from Climate Mental Health Network to help actvists adapt to the loominmg threats of climate change and disruption.

Beyond Toxics Report: Beneath The Pump: The Threat of Petroleum Contamination (PDF) on the dangers of petroleum contamination in and around Eugene's gas stations. Learn more about our campaign for a gas station moratorium.

Read the Bethel Clean Energy Feasibility Study (PDF).
Read the Executive Summary | Learn more about our Bethel Clean Energy Project.

2022 J.H. Baxter Fact Sheet (PDF)

2021 West Eugene Cancer Analysis - Oregon Health Authority (PDF)

"10 Steps When Suspecting Pesticide/Herbicide Drift" (PDF)

CRITICAL STEPS: What to do if you think you've been exposed to pesticides

Oregon’s Industrial Forests and Herbicide Use: A Case Study of Risk to People, Drinking Water and Salmon

Executive Summary (PDF)
Full Report (PDF)

"Willamette Wetlands of the Kalapuya: A New Mural and Educational Project" - written by Susan Applegate for the July 2022 launch of the mural in Westmoreland Park (PDF)

Download the Youth Education Curriculum for the Willamette Wetlands of the Kalapuya, packed with lessons and activity sheets!

Willamette Wetlands of the Kalapuya Mural Story (YouTube)

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Read the Bethel Clean Energy Feasibility Study (PDF).
Read the Executive Summary | Learn more about our Bethel Clean Energy Project.

Bethel Clean Energy Project, First Meeting - May 11, 2023 (PDF)
Presentations by Beyond Toxics and Vertuelab

Bethel Clean Energy Project, Meeting 2 - Part 1 - May 18, 2023 (PDF)
Presentation by Eugene Water and Electric Board

Bethel Clean Energy Project, Meeting 2 - Part 2 - May 18, 2023 (PDF)
Presentation by Beyond Toxics

Bethel Clean Energy Project, Meeting 3 - Part 1 - May 25, 2023 (PDF)
Presentation by Eugene Water and Electric Board

Bethel Clean Energy Project, Meeting 3 - Part 2 - May 25, 2023 (PDF)
Presentation by Beyond Toxics

Overview: Green Home Cleaning Handout (small format PDF) by Alyssa Rueda

DIY Chemical alternatives for insects (PDF)

DIY Chemical alternatives for weeds (PDF)

DIY Bleach and Disinfectant Fact Sheet (PDF)

DIY Bleach to Whiten Clothes Fact Sheet (PDF)

DIY Drain Cleaner (PDF)

DIY Alternatives to Detergents and Fabric Softeners (PDF)

Some 104 toxic chemicals course through the body of the average American. Find out how you can reduce your risk from everyday consumer cleaning products.