Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure
Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Sewer construction to close all lanes on SW Vista Avenue from SW Buena Vista Drive to SW Hillcrest Drive June 14 through end of July
A detour will be in effect during construction hours for SW Vista Avenue as crews repair and replace more than two miles of aging sewer pipe. The road will be open during morning and evening peak commute times.
Traffic Advisory
Ready for Willamette River boating, swimming, playing? Environmental Services offers two tools to show water quality safe for recreation
In time for summer recreation, Environmental Services offers two tools for the public to be assured that Willamette River water quality is safe for boating, swimming, and playing.
Press release
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
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River
A combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River began about 9:45 p.m. January 12 and ended about six hours later. Avoid contact with the river through Friday, January 15 due to increased bacteria levels.
Updated Press release
Will 2020 be the first sewage-free year for the Willamette River?
With 11 days until the end of the year, a heavy rain storm led to the first combined sewer overflow of 2020.
Updated Press release
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