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American Public Works Association Awards SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project

On October 19, the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award in the category of Environmental, $25 Million to Less Than $75 Million Division to the City of Portland for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project.

October 31, 2023 10:28 am News article

CSO Advisory: North Portland heavy rains lead to localized combined sewer overflow

October 11, 2023 9:41 am News article

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

Updated July 26, 2023 12:00 pm News article

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

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

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

Updated March 15, 2023 9:39 am 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

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

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

November 4, 2022 9:28 pm 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

Traffic Advisory: Intersection of NE 33rd Ave and NE Knott St to Close for Emergency Sewer Repair Project

August 1, 2022 2:43 pm Traffic Advisory

Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to ENB-4.30 – Title 10 Discharge Enforcement Program

Environmental Services is proposing changes to ENB-4.30 – Bureau of Environmental Services Title 10 Discharge Enforcement Program Administrative Rules. The public can submit comments on the proposed revisions beginning August 16.

August 3, 2022 6:21 pm Public notice

Sewage Advisory: Overflow Near SE Market St and I-205

July 20, 2022 8:42 pm News article

Sewage Advisory: Overflow at Jantzen Beach Center Parking Lot

July 20, 2022 5:28 pm News article

Environmental Services is moving forward with proposed changes to ENB-4.07 regarding the criteria the bureau will apply when evaluating route of service

Environmental Services proposes revisions to ENB-4.07 to remove obsolete policies and provide guidance and clarity on the decision-making criteria it will apply when evaluating route of service options for properties connecting to the public sewer system. The public comment period is now closed.

Updated June 22, 2022 9:15 am News article