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

Environmental Services
News article

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

Environmental Services
Traffic advisory

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

Environmental Services
News article
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.

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

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

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

Managing Stormwater
News article
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.

City Council Approves $100,000 in Environmental Services grants to community groups for watershed restoration

Environmental Services
Press release
Environmental Services’ Community Watershed Stewardship Program has provided grants to community groups for 27 years. Council now approved this year’s funding for natural area plantings and other initiatives that restore watershed health and cultivate community stewardship.

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

Environmental Services
Traffic advisory

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

Environmental Services
News article

Sewage Advisory: Overflow at Jantzen Beach Center Parking Lot

Environmental Services
News article

Localized Heavy Rains Lead to a Combined Sewer Overflow to the Willamette River

Environmental Services
News article

Summer on the Willamette River – weekly water quality testing begins for 10th season

Environmental Services
Press release
Want to swim, boat, play in the Willamette River? Water quality is good for recreation. A decade of data show low bacteria levels in the Willamette River - well within DEQ guidelines for water recreation. Find out weekly test results all summer long.

Advisory: Sewage overflows to Columbia Slough near NE Inverness Drive

Environmental Services
Press release

Commissioner Mapps lauds EPA award of $500,000 brownfield grant to Portland; helps turn vacant properties into affordable housing, other productive uses

Environmental Services
Press release
A federal EPA grant will help the City continue its brownfields program to assess environmental contamination on unused properties where contamination has been a concern, and prepare them for redevelopment and a return to a productive community asset

CSO Advisory: Localized heavy rains leads to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

Environmental Services
Press release

CANCELLED Advisory: Environmental Services responding to sewage seeping along ground to Willamette River in Dunthorpe neighborhood

Environmental Services
News article
Updated
This incident is resolved. Environmental Services’ investigation determined that no sewage release occurred. The one-time test that showed a high bacteria level was due to bacteria in the environment, likely from birds, dogs, racoons, or other sources.

Work Zone Ahead: As construction seasons kicks into high gear, City of Portland urges travelers to use caution to save lives and prevent injuries to essential workers

Transportation
Press release
A message about work zone safety from Portland's Water, Transportation and Environmental Services Bureaus.

News Release: Sasquatch caught on camera roaming through restored natural area

Environmental Services
Press release
Environmental Services, which maintains and restores the health of Portland's watersheds, is no stranger to catching unique wildlife on its trail cameras. Beavers, otters, and minks are some of the common mammals caught on camera, but last month, something new was caught on camera – a Sasquatch.

News Release: Macleay Trail to reopen as Environmental Services nears completion of Balch Creek Trash Rack Replacement Project

Environmental Services
Press release
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) announces the reopening of Forest Park’s Lower Macleay Trail at the start of April 2022. This important and popular trail connects Macleay Park to the Wildwood Trail in Portland’s Forest Park and was temporarily closed for a BES project.

Advisory: Sewage released to Columbia Slough while crews repair deteriorated pipe at wastewater treatment plant

Environmental Services
Press release

News Release: Big Pipe system fills to 100%; yet no overflow occurs

Environmental Services
News article
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