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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Restoration Projects and Green Streets: Bureau of Environmental Services continued progress on project monitoring and reporting
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2018 report, "Restoration Projects and Green Streets: Planning and evaluation needed to confirm success."
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Fall Color Season in the Bull Run Watershed
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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day
On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day
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COVID-19 Oregon Eviction Moratorium Extension
Oregon Eviction Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 in certain circumstances.
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz celebrates many Portland Parks & Recreation projects recently completed or planned for the near future
City Commissioner Amanda Fritz ends her tenure on Council and as the Commissioner-in-Charge of Parks by celebrating more than a dozen Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) park and trail projects citywide.
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Traffic Advisory: SE Barbara Welch Road CLOSED for landslide, between SE Foster Road to SE Duke Street
People traveling to neighborhoods south of Foster Road are urged to use SE 134th Avenue, SE 162nd Avenue, and SE Clatsop Street.
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Portland Building Construction Contract: City has taken steps to account for final costs
This is a one-year follow-up to the report, "Portland Building Construction Contract: Costs reviewed were compliant, although cost classifications required by contract and reconciliations need to start immediately."
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Urban Forestry Service Level Update
During these challenging times, Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry division has an update on how the City of Portland’s trees and tree infrastructure will continue to be managed.
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December and January Holiday closures
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Beginning November 17: NEW Pruning Permit Application with Inspection
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6/18/20 Service Level Update: Permitting Delays
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July 1: New Applications and Updated Fees Begin
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Urban Forestry COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Permit Center CLOSED until further notice
*UPDATED* July 2022 the Permit Center is open for Scheduled in-person appointments starting July 19, 2022.
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