The CEC was founded in 1994 as a grassroots effort to take action on a number of environmental issues. Our mission is to provide learning opportunities and technical outreach to Corvallis area residents and businesses, giving them the tools to make ecologically, socially, and economically sound choices. The CEC educates people about issues of sustainability, wise use of natural resources, and the importance of local ecosystems and natural areas. Each year we reach more than 10,000 people directly through programs and outreach activities.