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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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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: August 2023
Please read our August 2023 Hydroelectric Project Update.
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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee recommends final Climate Investment Plan to City Council
Five-year investment plan proposes $750 million investment in community-centered solutions for climate justice.
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Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs
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City Council appoints three new members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee
City Council appoints three new members and reappoints two members to the PCEF Committee.
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Share your ideas on updates to floodplain development requirements
The City of Portland seeks comments on proposed updates to regulations governing development in floodplains. These changes aim to reduce future flood risks and ensure that homes and businesses located in flood-prone areas continue to qualify for federal flood insurance and disaster relief funds.
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Portland Hydroelectric Project Update: July 2023
Please read our July 2023 Hydroelectric Project Update.
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Three ways to stop being 'irrigated' by water waste
Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month this July by using smart, water-efficient technologies that help save money and reduce water waste.
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Audit Update: Council’s legislative changes helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund put management systems in place
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program.
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New garbage day reminders: Easy, convenient, and free
Download the Portland Garbage Day Reminder app, or sign up for email, text, or phone call reminders. Plus, get a customized printable calendar that shows your home’s pickup day.
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BPS celebrates expansion of public trash can program in North Portland
City leaders, waste haulers, program staff, and artists joined community members as they marked the success of a collaborative effort to reduce trash, beautify neighborhoods and build community.
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PBOT Safe Routes to School May Newsletter
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Public Comments Requested: Environmental Services Proposes Sale of Industrial Property and Boat Ramp at 3737 N Emerson
Environmental Services is seeking public comments on a potential property sale. The industrial property and the adjacent boat ramp at 3737 N Emerson are no longer needed for bureau or City operations and have been declared excess.
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Portland Clean Energy Fund releases second draft of Climate Investment Plan
The five-year investment plan outlines PCEF’s commitment to climate justice.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces “Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded Climate Resilience Program”
Formerly named “PCEF Heat Response Program,” Cooling Portland announces goal of installing 4,000 energy-efficient heat pump/cooling units in 2023.
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