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

October 11, 2023 9:41 am News article

Advisory: Equipment malfunction leads to sewage discharge to Willamette River near Morrison Bridge

October 2, 2023 11:45 am Press release

Sewage Advisory: Overflow of 400 gallons reaches creek in SW Portland’s Marquam Nature Park

September 1, 2023 2:52 pm Press release

Sewage Advisory: Crews stop release in Forest Heights neighborhood’s Mill Pond Park affecting downstream Cedar Mill Creek

August 31, 2023 9:06 am Press release

Sewage Advisory: Crews clear rags, roots after sewage overflow off NE Rocky Butte Road

August 25, 2023 10:29 am Press release

Traffic Advisory Update: SE Yamhill Street reopens after sinkhole repair between 74th and 76th avenues

Emergency repair work concluded on SE Yamhill Street after a sinkhole opened up this spring, revealing an extensive underground cavity. Crews reinforced a century-old sewer pipe with a new plastic liner, made additional repairs, and filled the cavity in stages to ensure stability.

Updated August 16, 2023 2:12 pm Traffic Advisory

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

Updated July 26, 2023 12:00 pm News article

Advisory: Partially treated sewage enters Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park due to equipment malfunction during maintenance

An equipment malfunction during scheduled maintenance at a City of Portland wastewater plant led to a discharge of partially treated wastewater to the Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park.

June 14, 2023 2:13 pm News article

Advisory: Treated sewage that was not disinfected enters Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park

June 5, 2023 12:19 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

An Environmental Services employee standing between two huge pipes while talking to a group of tour participants.

A new approach to conservation: ‘Indigenize’ not ‘decolonize’

Serina Fast Horse began working with the City of Portland as an intern with Environmental Services’ Community Watershed Stewardship Program. Now she is advising Environmental Services and other government agencies on ways to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into environmental restoration.

May 17, 2023 2:00 pm 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

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

Advisory: Equipment malfunction leads to sewage discharge to Willamette River near Morrison Bridge

Sewage Advisory: Overflow of 400 gallons reaches creek in SW Portland’s Marquam Nature Park

Sewage Advisory: Crews stop release in Forest Heights neighborhood’s Mill Pond Park affecting downstream Cedar Mill Creek

Sewage Advisory: Crews clear rags, roots after sewage overflow off NE Rocky Butte Road

Traffic Advisory Update: SE Yamhill Street reopens after sinkhole repair between 74th and 76th avenues

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

Advisory: Partially treated sewage enters Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park due to equipment malfunction during maintenance

Advisory: Treated sewage that was not disinfected enters Willamette River near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park

Public Comments Requested: Environmental Services Proposes Sale of Industrial Property and Boat Ramp at 3737 N Emerson

Thousands entered, 25 won: Tours of the City’s Main Wastewater Treatment Plant Gave Portlanders a Behind-the-Scenes Look of Public Works

A new approach to conservation: ‘Indigenize’ not ‘decolonize’

CSO Advisory: Combined sewer overflow occurred late afternoon to Willamette River from a single outfall at Willamette Park

Metro and City of Portland partner on land acquisition to protect salmon corridor in Southeast Portland

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

Commissioner Mingus Mapps announces Bureau of Environmental Services Director

City Awards Nearly $500,000 To Support Community-led Projects and Programs About the Portland Harbor Superfund

Sewage Advisory: Crews respond and stop overflow to church parking lot on SW 18th and Jefferson

RiverViews, Spring 2024

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to a combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River

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