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Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Environment

Taking care of our natural resources

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News and notices

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to NE/SE 82nd Avenue starting Monday, May 18

Travelers and residents are encouraged to take public transit, walk or roll, and avoid driving through the area if possible

Updated Traffic advisory


Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - April 2026

Please read our April 2026 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter


News Release: The Bike to Books design contest is back! Plus many other Bike Month activities

Bike to Books 2026 design context is back, plus many other Bike Month activities!

News article


News Release: BIKETOWN upgrades fleet to next-generation bikes to kick off 10th birthday celebration

Save the Date: July 19 for a momentous birthday bike ride in downtown Portland!

Updated Press release


Portland Water Bureau filtration project recognized for exceeding environmental and social standards

Bull Run filtration facility earns Envision Platinum verification for achievements in human health and well-being, community development, collaboration, conservation, ecology, emissions, and resilience.

Press release


Construction and maintenance

Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Summer 2023
Fall 2023

Today

Clean Rivers Education StoryWalk

This spring, Environmental Services invites Portland families to get outside and journey along one or both of our StoryWalk® locations at Whitaker Ponds in northeast Portland or at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in southeast Portland.

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Label: Community event

Cloud Forest volunteer day in Washington Park

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest at Washington Park!

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Bike to Books Family Ride

Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for a fun, family-friendly bike ride exploring bikeways connecting two Southeast libraries. Spot some Bike to Books art along the way! Stay after the ride to fill out your Bike to Books design sheet.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Community event

Upcoming events

MAC Trail volunteer day in Washington Park

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

9:00 am to 11:00 am
Label: Volunteer event

Wilkes Park Pollinator Patch Volunteer Day

Join us to help revive the pollinator patch and increase biodiversity at Wilkes Park!

9:00 am to 11:00 am
Label: Volunteer event

Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the garden every Tuesday, rain or shine, to tend to the plants on the grounds at Pittock Mansion.

9:00 am to 11:30 am
Label: Volunteer event

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