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ABOUT CEE
CEE was founded in 1994 to educate communities and national constituencies about the human-health, fiscal, and environmental effects of mineral mining. CEE is the only organization in Oregon—and one of the few in the nation—which prioritizes the social and environmental effects of mineral mining and mineral mining degradation. Without pressure from organizations like CEE and its community partners, federal and state agencies, and responsible private interests pay little attention to protecting watersheds and community social and environmental health.
CEE addresses the effects of mineral mining through public education and information and by involving local, statewide, and national constituencies. CEE emphasizes the effects of mining degradation on human health and water quality. To focus public attention, and to make on-the-ground improvements, CEE concentrates on specific mines and specific geographical areas. These efforts often span several years.
One such example is the abandoned Formosa Silver Butte Mine. CEE's work at Formosa started soon after CEE's founding in 1994. In September 2007, the EPA—acting on CEE's 2005 petition to assert jurisdiction—added Formosa to the priority list of the nation's most hazardous sites.
CEE also expands awareness about mining degradation through media, semi-annual newsletters, and newsletters of community-partner organizations. CEE makes frequent public and media presentations highlighting how mineral mining directly affects community resources and human health.
To be added to our newsletter distribution, or if you want additional information about CEE's priorities, please call or send an e-mail. If we are working outside of the office, leave a message. We will return your call promptly.
"The Center for Environmental Equity (CEE) shall recruit and provide equal opportunity to employees, board members, advisory committee members, and volunteers. CEE will assure that its work environment and recruitment are free from unlawful discrimination. Discrimination because of gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and disability will not be tolerated."
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