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CSO Advisory: Wintery storm leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River

Updated Press release

Portland Parks & Recreation offers tree care tips for winter

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Urban Forestry division staff say that the approach of winter is an important time to care for trees in your home and adjacent right-of-way.

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Snow covered trees and buildings surrounding South Park Blocks in Southwest Portland are lit by the morning sun.

Sewage Advisory: Overflow on SE 82nd Ave Cleaned up Before Morning Commute

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Give your views on improving erosion control during construction activity

The City of Portland is updating its erosion control requirements to better manage soils and sediments on construction sites and reduce development impacts on the environment. Your ideas and suggestions on an early draft are welcome.

Updated News article

This photo illustrates measures taken to control erosion on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river leads to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River

An advisory is in effect through 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2021; avoid contact with river water downstream of the Ross Island Bridge due to increased bacteria.

Updated Press release

Big Pipe reaches 10-year milestone; new online tracker lets public see in real-time how Willamette River stays sewage-free

A decade of data show how Portlanders’ investment in the Big Pipe system is working to send sewage and stormwater to the City’s treatment plant and make overflows rare. The new Big Pipe Tracker lets the public see the system in action.

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Happy 10-year Compost-iversary, Portlanders!

In 2011, Portland’s curbside compost program expanded from just yard waste to include food scraps.

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A woman stands in her front yard and empties food scraps from a kitchen-top compost pail into a green compost roll cart.

Join PP&R at a family-friendly tree planting kickoff event and Arbor Day celebration

Arts and crafts, hundreds of tree plantings in SE Portland’s Lents Park and neighborhood

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White text saying "Portland Arbor Day 2021" hovers over a black and white photo of four trees in a line down a Portland city street with a craggy canopy.

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains led to Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) to Willamette River at S Macadam Avenue and S Sweeney Street

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Free yard trees for all Portlanders continue mission of PP&R’s Urban Forestry

Five yard tree giveaway events begin September 25, 2021, where Portland neighbors can register in advance for free trees for their yard. This is part of Portland Parks & Recreation's mission to grow, preserve, and protect the city's urban forest.

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A father and son load a new yard tree into their pickup truck. Portland Parks & Recreation is hosting five Yard Tree Giveaway events in 2021, continuing an annual tradition.

CSO Advisory: Heavy weekend rains led to Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) to Willamette River at N Burlington and Edison

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Sewage Advisory: Broken Pipe Releases Sewage to Ivy Creek in SW Portland

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Sewer Maintenance: Renewed attention to partnership needed to better serve ratepayers

Wastewater goes through pipes owned by the Bureau of Environmental Services but the bureau pays another - the Bureau of Transportation - to maintain these pipes. This longstanding agreement has had mixed results. We make recommendations for both bureaus in our audit report.

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A photograph of sewer construction on a residential street in Portland, Oregon.

Lower Macleay Trail Temporarily Closed August 17, 2021 Through December 2021

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Significant recycling bill passes, putting Oregon at the forefront of recycling innovation once again

SB582, the Recycling Modernization Act, passes; retiring BPS employee Bruce Walker served on the Recycling Steering Committee for the bill.

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A green compost bin, black garbage bin, blue recycling bin, and yellow glass bin lined up on a residential street, with gardens and homes in the background.

Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Update

Sewer Connections: Permits Required for Sewer Connection and Repair

Updated Newsletter

Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe releases sewage on S Texas Street

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DEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grant Applications Open Through 8/31/21

DEQ grant funds to support compliance with Clean Air Construction are now available. Applications are open through 8/31/20. DEQ has $8 million to award and grants can cover up to 100% of retrofits, 40% of repower and 25% of replacement. The City provides free fleet assessments to qualifying firms.

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SOLVE's 'Pick It Up, Portland!' Event Removes Seven Tons of Trash

Press release

Two people wearing reflective safety vests walk down a street and carry trash bags with the SOLVE logo

Portlanders Invited to Join Citywide Cleanup Effort on June 25 and 26

SOLVE hosting fifth annual Pick It Up, Portland! event.

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