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Presidents Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, to observe Presidents Day.

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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.

Environment

Taking care of our natural resources

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News and Notices

Garbage service delays due to snow and ice

In case of snow or ice, leave garbage, recycling, and compost carts at the curb. They will be emptied as soon as it is safe to do so.

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It's cold: Protect your pipes to protect your property and keep the water on.

When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. You can lower your risk by taking steps now to protect your plumbing from cold temperatures and by learning what to do if your pipes freeze or burst.

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City of Portland Advances Innovative Deconstruction Efforts with State Grant

Grant funds support projects to reduce waste, promote reuse, and grow green jobs by building on Portland’s nationally recognized deconstruction policy.

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A Portland Water guide to native plant sale season

Looking to save water outdoors? Try planting more native plants, which require less water that most non-native plants. Not sure where to start? Don't panic!
Get a head start with this guide to native plant sale season from the Portland Water Bureau, part of the City's Public Works Service Area.

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Have an idea? We have a Mini Grant.

Applications are always open!

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Construction and Maintenance

Construction is anticipated to start in the Summer of 2024 and will take up to four months to complete.
Project design began in 2019 and will continue through 2024. Construction is expected to begin Spring 2025.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
This project is in the design stage and construction is paused until fall of 2028.
Construction started in Spring 2024. This project will take a year and a half to complete.

Upcoming Events

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public.

9:30 am 11:30 am
Meeting
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Community Grants 2025 kick-off

Gain valuable insights into PCEF's 2025 Community Grants process, understand program updates, and participate in technical assistance.

9:30 am 2:00 pm
Community Event

Washington Park MAC Trail Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

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