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The public comment period on an update to the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit Co-management Agreement is now closed
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The City of Portland Water Bureau and the U.S. Forest Service invited comments on the draft update to the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit Co-Management Agreement through September 1, 2026. One comment on Sec. 2.9 Tribal Engagement/Consultation was received and we are working through a response.
Five reasons why our Drinking Water Source Protection Award is basically an Olympic gold medal
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In 2025, the Portland Water Bureau won a Drinking Water Source Protection Award from the State of Oregon. While it’s no skeleton (yes, that’s a real Olympic event), we’d argue that source water protection is as hard as any Olympic event. Don’t believe us? We brought receipts.
Rain, reservoirs, and Bigfoot? A hydrologist’s review of the Bull Run Watershed in 2024
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The Bull Run Watershed is a magical place where science meets mystery. Professional water nerd Kristin Anderson (aka our Bull Run Water Resource Program Manager) is an expert in both. Follow along as Kristin shares water year 2024 was in the Bull Run—with a side of Bigfoot.
Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
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September 12, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
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September 7, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
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September 5, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
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August 31, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
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August 30, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
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August 29, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.
Portland Water Bureau monitoring spread of Camp Creek Fire. Portland’s drinking water remains safe.
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August 28, 2023 update on the Camp Creek Fire.