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Houseless and living in an RV: Environmental Services pilot program collected wastewater from 192 RVs in 3 months; pollution prevention program extended

Following the success of a three-month pilot pollution prevention program, Environmental Services is continuing collecting wastewater from people who are homeless and living in RVs.

Updated December 9, 2021 9:30 am News article

Give your views on improving erosion control during construction activity

The City of Portland is updating its erosion control requirements to better manage soils and sediments on construction sites and reduce development impacts on the environment. Your ideas and suggestions on an early draft are welcome.

Updated November 18, 2021 5:00 pm News article

This photo illustrates measures taken to control erosion on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

Lower Macleay Trail Temporarily Closed August 17, 2021 Through December 2021

August 13, 2021 4:00 pm News article

City Council approves $100,000 in Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grants for eight community projects

July 21, 2021 2:03 pm News article

Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe releases sewage on S Texas Street

July 1, 2021 10:06 pm News article

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

Several people from the Lower Estuary Partnership and Green Workforce Academy paddling away in kayak from a boat ramp on the Willamette River.

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

April 18, 2021 8:50 pm News article

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

Photo shows a structure on the left with an ecoroof and a bioswale planted with grasses and shrubs.

Sewage Advisory: Blocked sewer leads to release at Mall 205 parking lot, nearby school

March 27, 2021 3:54 pm News article

Houseless and living in an RV? Environmental Services launches pilot pump out program

The pilot program is being launched to safely dispose of human waste and wastewater from RVs on city streets and prevent environmental contamination

March 22, 2021 1:39 pm News article

Spring 2021 bill insert

News for the spring: upgrades to your drinking water treatment, what to do if you're having trouble paying your bill, the benefits of gardening with native plants, and more.

March 10, 2021 3:26 pm News article

Sewage advisory: City crews clean up sewage release on Highway 43 in the Dunthorpe area of SW Portland

February 25, 2021 9:37 am News article

Advisory: Power outages occur at four sewage pump stations; sewage release possible to Willamette River

February 15, 2021 6:42 pm News article

Advisory: City crews stop sewage release in NE Portland

February 9, 2021 9:02 am News article

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