The Central Oregon
Environmental Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that
serves as a community center for environmental education and
action. Our mission is to build a culture of
environmental stewardship in Central Oregon.
The Center was founded in 1987 by a small group of local citizens and has grown into a regional information headquarters for individuals in our community as well as environmental organizations and agencies working on behalf of a healthy, sustainable environment.
"I don't know if i've ever been in a place more
diverse. People from every economic level, every
political and geographic level come into the Center.
There's no group like it around. The concept behind it is
that we can all work together, despite our differences of
mission. It demonstrates the kind of partnerships that need to
happen."
~ Kevin Multop, COEC volunteer
After you learn more about who we are and why it matters, we
invite you to join us in protecting, enjoying and enhancing
Central Oregon's natural environment!
We support and promote a healthy environment!
We believe in working with other organizations to achieve our mission!
We respect a diversity of approaches and opinions to environmental issues!
Find out more about our Member Group organizations and our
community programs by browsing our
site. And, be sure to visit us at our public facility in
downtown Bend!
