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Portland Water Bureau Climate Expert to Join Upcoming White House Climate Resilience Summit
Today, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, the Portland Water Bureau’s lead climate expert Kavita Heyn will be participating in the first-ever White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Climate Investment Plan unanimously adopted by City Council
The Bureau’s Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund staff will begin implementation of the Climate Investment Plan with the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Responsive Grant program.
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Preparing for the future: Enhancing our system’s resilience to wildfire with filtration
At the Water Bureau we’re always looking to the future and proactive ways to ensure our drinking water stays safe and plentiful. The new filtration facility is a key step to enhance our supply resilience to wildfire and extreme weather events.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
September 12, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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PCEF Newsletter Issue 2: The Climate Investment Plan is guided by the needs of our community
The Climate Investment Plan — PCEF’s five-year road map to climate action — represents a pivotal step forward in advancing an equitable, climate-resilient Portland.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
September 7, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
September 5, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
August 31, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
August 30, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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PCEF Newsletter Issue 1: How the Climate Investment Plan advances an equitable, resilient Portland
Earlier this summer, PCEF shared a draft of the Climate Investment Plan – a five-year road map to fund more community-led clean energy projects and climate solutions in Portland.
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Audit Update: The Office of Management and Finance has addressed most City credit card risks; purchase of gift cards prohibited until City policy is in place
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, City credit card use slowed during pandemic but exposes underlying risks.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
August 29, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
August 28, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
August 27, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s Drinking Water Remains Safe
August 26, 2023 Update on the Camp Creek Fire.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability releases five-year Climate Investment Plan
The Climate Investment Plan will be considered by City Council in a public hearing Sept. 20
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Portland Water Bureau to Begin Groundwater Augmentation
On Thursday, August 24, the Portland Water Bureau will begin adding groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field to augment Portland’s main drinking water source, the Bull Run Watershed.
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How to keep your plants hydrated in the heat
Everyone needs to stay hydrated during heat waves--including plants! Follow these eight tips to keep your plants happy when its hot while using water wisely.
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Caring for Trees is Very Important During Hot Weather!
Essential Guidance from Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry Team
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