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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.
Find important information about fiscal and insurance requirements along with expectations before and during project implementation of your Portland Harbor Community Grant.
If you have a project that benefits your community and the environment, you can apply for a Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grant of up to $12,000. The two-page pre-application for projects is due January 22, 2024.
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program provides funding for native plants that benefit water quality and the watershed. Gift certificates from Bosky Dell Native Nursery are available to community groups or individuals planning to improve community spaces. Applications accepted year-round.
Portland Harbor Community Grants support community-led projects and programs about the Portland Harbor Superfund. Grant requests may be up to $75,000. Applications are due by February 21, 2024.
Clean Rivers Education – Field Trips
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Clean Rivers Education field trips give students an opportunity to learn about watershed health, the causes and effects of water pollution, and what they can do to protect rivers and streams. We design our field trips to complement teachers’ curricula and Next Generation Science Standards.
Macroinvertebrates are animals without a backbone that you can see without a microscope. They are excellent indicators of watershed health and are an important food for birds, fish, and amphibians. Use these education resources to find out more about these fascinating creatures!
Native plants provide wildlife habitat, shade to keep rivers and streams cool, and their roots help prevent soil erosion. Invasive plants can reproduce rapidly and spread quickly, taking space, nutrients, water, and light from other plants. Find teaching resources about native and invasive plants.
A riparian habitat includes the land next to water. Learn more about Pacific northwest wildlife that need healthy riparian habitats.
Clean Rivers Education – Resources about Salmon
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Use these education resources to learn about salmon and other fish species that live year-round in the city's rivers and streams in various life stages — spawning, rearing, and/or migrating. Find out about the challenges they face and how we can help protect and restore fish habitat.
In nature, soil and plants absorb most of the rain. In the city, rain washes over streets and buildings and can carry pollution to rivers and streams or cause erosion and flooding. Check out these stormwater and green infrastructure education resources to learn more!
What happens to the water after it goes down a toilet, sink, bathtub, or a storm drain? Learn what not to flush and how recovering the resources from that “used” water helps keep our community’s rivers healthy and creates renewable resources for energy and agriculture.
How do we know if our watersheds are healthy? Monitoring conditions in Portland’s rivers and streams helps us understand the health of our watersheds and track changes over time. Check out these education resources about water quality.
A watershed is an area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drains to a common body of water such as a river, stream, lake, or slough. People, fish, and wildlife need healthy watersheds to survive. Check out these education resources and learn what we can all do to protect Portland watersheds.
Clean Rivers Education Resources – Virtual Tours
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Take a tour with us from your home or classroom! Virtually visit Whitaker Ponds, Oaks Bottom, Erroll Heights, or Marshall Park.
Clean Rivers Education Resources for Teachers
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This curated collection of videos, articles, worksheets, and other web-based tools provides teachers with background resources or extension activities for Clean Rivers Education field trips or classroom activities.
Columbia Slough Fish Advisory
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Eating fish is good for you and an excellent source of protein. However, fish from the Columbia Slough may contain contaminants that make the fish harmful to eat. Learn how to fish smart and eat safe to protect the health of you and your family.
The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) application process includes a pre-application phase. If your pre-application is approved, the CWSP Coordinator will invite you to complete a full application. Learn more about how and when to apply for a CWSP grant.
Congratulations! Your project has been selected to receive a Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grant. Find out more about what to do during project implementation and completion.
The eligibility information covers who and what types of projects are eligible for the Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grants. This section also outlines eligible and ineligible project expenses.
Environmental Services evaluates Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grant project submissions based on three criteria: watershed and environmental benefits, community involvement and partnerships, and equity and leadership. Find more details about the selection criteria.
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.
Learn more about how to apply for permits and receive inspections from Environmental Services, Fire and Rescue, Transportation, Urban Forestry and Water.
Portland Harbor Community Grant Eligibility
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Learn about who and what types of activities, programs, and projects are eligible for Portland Harbor Community Grant funding.
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