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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

Intent to Request Release of Funds: Los Jardines Interior Rehabilitation

The Portland Housing Bureau intends to submit a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. Individuals, groups, or agencies may submit written comments on the Environmental Review Record by 5pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Public notice


Climate Justice: Clear direction, strategies, and transparency needed to follow through on the City’s climate commitments

The City has committed to climate justice, but work remains to make climate actions more effective. Our audit recommends City leadership provide clearer internal direction, develop strategies for climate adaptation and community engagement, and increase transparency to follow through on commitments.

Report


Save water this winter to save money on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill year-round

Residential customers don't have a meter to measure how much they put into the sewer system. So how do we know what your sewer charge should be? Learn how we use your winter water use to calculate your sewer charge and why that means you should find and fix leaks now.

Blog post


Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2025

Please read our February 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter



Construction and maintenance

Construction began 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

Today

Columbia Park Pollinator Planting Day

Join us at Columbia Park this Friday to care for the nature patch and install pollinator-friendly plants!

8:00 am 1:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Upcoming events

MAC Trail Volunteer Day Washington Park

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

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

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

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

9:30 am 11:30 am
Label: Meeting
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