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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

Stories from the Home Water Leak Repair Program

Do you have a leaky toilet? Is your water service line leaking? If the answer is yes, you may be able to get it fixed for free through the Portland Water Bureau's Home Water Leak Repair Program.

Blog post


Portland’s Repair Cafés are saving Portlanders’ dollars, climate impacts, and treasured belongings

Over the years, community members have brought in almost everything you can imagine getting repaired: electric teapots, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, worn out luggage, hoverboards, and even beloved teddy bears.

Blog post


Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release on I-84

On Saturday night, March 15, City crews responded to reports of a sewage release from a maintenance hole on westbound I-84 just west of the NE 21st overpass. Some of that release may have entered storm drains that drain to an outfall on the Willamette River.

Press release


News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, expands in 2025 with four car-free street events, including a return to Downtown Portland!

This year, Sunday Parkways will return to Southwest Portland on May 18, Northeast Cully on June 29, and East Portland on July 27 -- and to Downtown Portland on Sept. 14.

Updated Press release


Sewage Advisory: Crews respond to sewage release in NE Portland

On Thursday afternoon, March 6, City crews responded to reports of a sewage release from maintenance holes near NE Meadow Drive and NE 13th Ave. Some of that release entered Columbia Slough drainage ditches.

Press release


Construction and Maintenance

Construction is anticipated to start in the Summer of 2024 and will take up to four months to complete.
Construction begins in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Summer 2023
Fall 2023

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
Available Online

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

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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