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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Protecting Rivers and Streams

Program
Public Works
Environmental Services works with the community to protect and restore Portland’s rivers and streams. This work restores natural habitats for fish and wildlife, reduces flooding for people and property, and creates a more vibrant city. Healthier rivers and streams make for a healthier Portland.
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Graphic reads: Explore Portland's Watershed Report Cards. Wheel to the right is divided into 4 even sections: Water quality, habitat, fish and wildlife, and hydrology.

About Portland's Watershed Report Cards

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Portland's Watersheds

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About the Big Pipe Project

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Fish in Portland's Rivers and Streams

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Columbia Slough Fish Advisory

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How You Can Help Keep Our Rivers Healthy

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Portland’s Required Eradication List for Invasive Plants

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Watershed Restoration Recovers Watershed Health and Functions

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Managing Rain on Your Property

Contact

Environmental Services

BESinfo@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-7740
fax number503-823-6995

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Environmental Services

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Recovering Resources

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Managing Stormwater

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Sewer and Stormwater Improvements

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Environmental Grants and Incentives

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Flooding in Portland

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Clean Rivers Education

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Invasive Plants

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Water Resources Education

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