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Public Comments Requested: Environmental Services Proposes Sale of Industrial Property and Boat Ramp at 3737 N Emerson

Environmental Services is seeking public comments on a potential property sale. The industrial property and the adjacent boat ramp at 3737 N Emerson are no longer needed for bureau or City operations and have been declared excess.

May 25, 2023 9:24 am News article

Thousands entered, 25 won: Tours of the City’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Gave Portlanders a Behind-the-Scenes Look of Public Works

May 22, 2023 10:35 am News article

A new approach to conservation: ‘Indigenize’ not ‘decolonize’

Serina Fast Horse began working with the City of Portland as an intern with Environmental Services’ Community Watershed Stewardship Program. Now she is advising Environmental Services and other government agencies on ways to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into environmental restoration.

May 17, 2023 2:00 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs

May 16, 2023 2:17 pm News article

CSO Advisory: Combined sewer overflow occurred late afternoon to Willamette River from a single outfall at Willamette Park

May 8, 2023 5:17 pm Press release

Metro and City of Portland partner on land acquisition to protect salmon corridor in Southeast Portland

Environmental Services and community partners continue to restore and care for Crystal Springs Creek so that its cool clear waters support salmon and other wildlife. A new parcel acquired with help from Metro fills an important gap.

May 4, 2023 2:34 pm News article

UPDATED: CSO Advisory expires today - Follow the Big Pipe system to track Willamette River overflow

Updated March 15, 2023 9:39 am Press release

Commissioner Mingus Mapps announces Bureau of Environmental Services Director

March 8, 2023 4:53 pm Press release

City Awards Nearly $500,000 To Support Community-led Projects and Programs About the Portland Harbor Superfund

February 14, 2023 10:52 am News article

Sewage Advisory: Crews respond and stop overflow to church parking lot on SW 18th and Jefferson

January 24, 2023 10:53 am Press release

RiverViews, Winter 2023

RiverViews is a newsletter from the Bureau of Environmental Services — your sewer and stormwater services provider.

January 20, 2023 4:00 pm Newsletter

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

Updated December 28, 2022 2:30 pm Press release

Environmental Services Holds Nationwide Search for Bureau Director Position

December 6, 2022 8:52 am News article

CSO Advisory: Strong atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

November 4, 2022 9:28 pm News article

S Corbett Ave and Fulton Park Blvd intersection to close Oct. 31 for about two weeks for sewer repairs

October 28, 2022 11:24 am Traffic Advisory

Rainy season on the Willamette: Big Pipe Tracker shows in real-time how river stays sewage-free

As the rainy season begins (finally!), check the Big Pipe Tracker to find out how full the Big Pipe system is as it protects the Willamette River from combined sewer overflows.

October 21, 2022 7:45 am News article

Provide your ideas on final draft of rules to address enforcement of erosion control during construction activity

The City of Portland is adopting a new Erosion and Sediment Control Enforcement Administrative Rule to accompany the adoption of the new Erosion and Sediment Control Manual and is requesting public comment on the proposed final draft of the rule.

Updated September 20, 2022 11:00 am Public notice

Environmental Services finds and stops source of white substance in Fanno Creek

When Fanno Creek in SW Portland mysteriously turned white, Environmental Services investigated, finding and stopping the pollutant.

September 14, 2022 9:29 am News article

Provide your ideas on final draft of rules to improve erosion control during construction activity

The City of Portland is updating its Erosion and Sediment Control Manual and is requesting public comment on the proposed final draft of the Manual.

Updated September 6, 2022 5:00 pm Public notice

The City of Portland seeks public comments on Draft Stormwater Management Plan and Monitoring Plan

The City of Portland is updating the Stormwater Water Management Plan and Monitoring Plan. The public commented on the plans before submission to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for approval. The comment period was open from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2022.

September 1, 2022 8:00 am News article