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Clean Air Construction Small Grant Open Through 4/5/2024

The Clean Air Construction Small Grant Program for diesel engine retrofit, repower or equipment replacement is now open through April 5th, 2024. This grant is to support firms in converting to new, cleaner technologies and exhaust controls to comply with Clean Air Construction requirements.

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DEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Fund Grant Application Open Through 5/30/2024

Funding available to equipment owners in Oregon to help replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies or exhaust control retrofits.

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Additional Support for Community Members Navigating Retroactive Permitting Related To Storm-Damaged Trees

This page contains information about additional support offered by Portland Parks & Recreation for community members navigating the retroactive permitting related to storm-damaged trees.

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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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Got burst pipes? Apply for a credit on your sewer, stormwater, and water bill.

If you had frozen pipes burst or leak during the January 2024 winter weather event, you can request an adjustment (or credit) to your sewer, stormwater, and water bill so you don’t have to pay for the increased water use.

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Commissioner Ryan Waives Fees for Winter Storm-related Tree Damage

In response to this extreme weather event and the Mayor’s emergency declaration.

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Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water

Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.

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What to do if water pipes freeze, leak, or burst as temperatures rise

Frozen pipes are more likely to burst as temperatures begin to thaw. Learn what to do if your pipes burst or begin to leak. You may be able to receive leak repair assistance or request a bill adjustment.

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

Take steps now to protect your plumbing from the winter weather.

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Holiday garbage and recycling tips

How to recycle common holiday waste, what to do with your tree after the holidays, and pickup delays due to holidays and winter weather.

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Seeing yellow or green-tinted drinking water? It is natural color from the forest.

Residents around the Portland-area may be seeing a slight, yellow or green color in the water. This color is a lingering result of the heavy rains in early December. This is a harmless discoloration from fine organic matter from the Bull Run Watershed.

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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: December 2023

Please read our December 2023 Hydroelectric Project Update.

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Urban Forestry and the Case of the Moving Tree

Urban Forestry Implements sections of City Code Title 11, the Tree Code.

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Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway

Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.

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Prevent unwanted water use

You can prevent unwanted water use by securing your outdoor spigots.

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Winter Tree Care Tips

All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.

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PP&R Urban Forestry Wraps 2023 Inventory Season

Learn about the Inventory Project, street tree data, and how to get involved in next year's season.

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Getting to Know Urban Forestry's Free Street Tree Program

Learn about the Free Street Tree Program and where will we be planting next.

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American Public Works Association Awards SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project

On October 19, the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award in the category of Environmental, $25 Million to Less Than $75 Million Division to the City of Portland for the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland Project.

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