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Central Eastside businesses, houseless community and Bureau of Environmental Services join in tree planting, restoration at east end of Morrison Bridge

Neighbors restore a stormwater bioswale, creating green space and paid skill-building for unhoused people 

April 29, 2021 10:30 am Press release

Proposed Revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.29

Environmental Services proposes revisions to Administrative Rule ENB-4.29 for Refunds of Development Review, Sewer Connection, and Lateral Repair Permit Fees and Charges. The public comment period is now closed.

Updated April 26, 2021 4:00 pm Public notice

Now Accepting Applications for Portland Harbor Community Grants

Portland Harbor community grants support communities’ participation in the Superfund cleanup. BIPOC-led organizations and groups with strong relationships with communities disproportionately impacted by the Portland Harbor site and cleanup are encouraged to apply. Applications due May 21.

April 22, 2021 8:30 am News article

Sewage Advisory: Grease clogs sewer line, causing overflow on NE 160th near Burnside Street

April 18, 2021 8:50 pm News article

News Release: Boones Ferry Road to reopen Friday evening, April 16; new Tryon Creek bridge benefits people, fish, wildlife

The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services announces the substantial completion of a major habitat restoration and bridge-building project over Tryon Creek and the reopening of SW Boones Ferry Road at SW Arnold Street on Friday evening, April 16.

April 12, 2021 8:38 am Press release

Sewage Advisory: Overflow from private system at SW 40th Avenue leads to tributary of Fanno Creek

Updated April 6, 2021 9:30 am News article

Spring Pre-application Deadline Approaches for Percent for Green Grants

Percent for Green grants support community groups who would like to complete large-scale green infrastructure projects to provide benefits for watershed health and the community. Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000.

April 2, 2021 10:00 am News article