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The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) supports Portland community groups and residents who want to improve the health of Portland watersheds. Grants up to $12,000 are awarded to eligible projects on an annual basis.
Contribute to your community and help keep Portland’s rivers clean as a Green Street Steward. You can adopt a green street planter and help to take care of them between regular City maintenance visits. Read more about the program and find out how you can become a Green Street Steward.
All mainline sewer extensions must request a public works permit. However, short sanitary sewers (less than 100 feet) can be considered for permitting under a BES Simplified Sewer Permit. Learn more and how to apply for a BES Simplified Sewer Permit.
Businesses and industries that discharge wastewater from fermentation and distillation processes are subject to environmental regulations. These businesses include but are not limited to breweries, distilleries, wineries, cideries, meaderies, and kombucharies.
This is an overview of environmental requirements for cannabis industries as currently understood by the City of Portland. The City may impose additional requirements for businesses as more information regarding the pollutants of concern outlined below or others becomes available.
Anyone needing to enter the city's sewer or stormwater system must apply for a permit. Environmental Services requires authorized access in order to protect the public, city workers, and the systems. The city can refuse access if the applicant's request is not in the public interest.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 50 percent of mercury entering public wastewater treatment facilities comes from amalgam discharged by dental practices. To reduce this toxic metal in treatment facilities, the EPA established the Dental Amalgam Rule.
Wash water generated from commercial mobile washing activities is prohibited from entering the City's stormwater system, streets, or right-of-way. To discharge wash water to the sanitary or combined sewer system, businesses must apply for and obtain a Mobile Washer Discharge Authorization.
The Submeter Program is for business customers who discharge a volume of water to the sewer significantly more or less than the incoming water. Customers install submeters on their business’ internal plumbing to accurately measure and bill for water that is discharged to the sewer.
The Portland Harbor program invites community members to serve on this year's grant review committee. Portlanders who represent communities disproportionately affected by the contamination and cleanup are strongly encouraged to submit an interest form.
Stormwater management solutions such as rain gardens, rain barrels, ecoroofs, or trees can help manage the rain on your property to protect our rivers and streams. Learn more about the different stormwater management solutions here.
Portland Harbor Community Grants are available to support community-led projects and programs about the Portland Harbor Superfund. Learn more about the 2024-2025 grant cycle on this page.
Environmental Services offers property owners free assistance to identify and remove plants on the Required Eradication List. Learn more about the 15 invasive plants on the list and how to report them.
If not treated properly, asbestos abatement and structural demolition activities could discharge pollutants like asbestos and lead paint particulates to the city’s sewer system that jeopardize public health. Learn more about City requirements for businesses that conduct these activities.
Pressure washing and graffiti removal generate pollutants that are harmful to human health and the environment. Wash water from these activities is prohibited from flowing to the city's stormwater system. Follow these best management practices to properly contain wash water and prevent pollution.
Permitting information from City of Portland infrastructure bureaus regarding permitting and construction for public infrastructure improvements triggered by private development projects.