Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure
Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Reflecting on a Historic Election
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Wildfire: Not All Forests Are Created The Same
Different types of forests require different approaches to managing wildfire risk.
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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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Winter 2020–2021 bill insert
Want to know how to take care of your home plumbing? What to do if you live in a floodplain? Who you can call if you're having trouble paying your bill? It's all in this edition of your quarterly newsletter from the Portland Water Bureau and the Bureau of Environmental Services.
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Portland Water Stories - Bison Coffeehouse (VIDEO)
The Portland Water Bureau's SPUR (Small Business Utility Relief) Program helped dozens of businesses throughout the Metro area by providing credits to their utility bill accounts to help offset the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Water and Climate Change: Learning to Think and Plan Adaptively
How our Supply System Master Plan leans into uncertainty to prepare for different events that could impact our water system.
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Historical Climate Trends in the Bull Run Watershed
How analysis of climate trends informs our management of the Bull Run Watershed and the water system as a whole.
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Competition in the Bull Run: The Spotted Owl's Struggle with an Invasive Relative
Barred and spotted owls are in an unequal match-up as they vie for the same land, food, and nesting habitat to raise their young. And the invasive barred owls are winning, thanks to a few important advantages.
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How We're Using Climate Data to Look Toward the Future
Building resiliency against climate change is a key element of our 5-year Strategic Plan.
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Pilot project shows water savings for customers
An innovative program helps save low-income customers money while reducing water use at the same time.
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Portland Water Bureau Recognized for Salmon Habitat Restoration
Balancing the needs of our customers while minimizing our ecological impact is paramount to our mission.
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Portland Water Crews Always Prepared for Winter Weather
Our Maintenance and Construction crews work against the elements to keep water running smoothly for the winter.
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Diversifying Our Workforce by Creating Opportunity
The Water Bureau's Apprentice Program sets its candidates up for success.
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Dispatches From the Front Lines: Dave Demchak
Dave Demchak, Project Manager for the Argon Supply Tank delivery, shares how his team has adapted to Covid.
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Dispatches from the Front Lines: Burke Strobel
Fish Biologist Burke Strobel shares how Covid has changed his workday.
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