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Willamette Superfund EPA Plan Release

Portland Harbor Proposed Cleanup Plan and Public Comment Period The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking formal public comment on the Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site in Portland, Oregon from June 9, 2016 until August, 8, 2016. The Portland Harbor Superfund Site is located on the lower Willamette River […]

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Know Your Polluters Workshop

In response to the latest wave of concern about Portland’s air quality, The Cully Stink Team, in collaboration with Portland Clean Air, has developed a user-friendly presentation about how citizens can research:  who their nearby air polluting industries are  which government agencies issue permits to their operations  how to obtain those permits  what hazardous materials they […]

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Native Plant Appreciation Week

Native Plant Appreciation Week is Coming to Portland! Bringing together a diversity of native plant appreciators Nine days of dedicated Oregon native plant education and awareness are coming to Portland from April 23 rd through May 1st, 2016. Oregonians enjoy an amazing diversity of native plants; they help connect us to this land, deeply rooted in Oregon […]

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Portland Harbor Superfund Survey

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is scheduled to release a cleanup plan for the Portland Harbor in early April (but not on April Fool’s Day). The City of Portland has asked Oregon’s Kitchen Table to create a 10 minute survey to help them better understand what residents want this cleanup to achieve. Columbia Corridor Association […]

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Air Quality Community Meeting

Did you know this neighborhood has a toxic air hotspot? Find out what your breathing. Ask questions and voice your concerns with officials from DEQ, OHA, and Multnomah County Health Department. SOUTH PORTLAND AIR QUALITY

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Explore Your Natural Areas with PPR

Ten Weeks of Inter-generational Ecology In the City Saturday mornings, April through June Hands-on, interactive ecology classes for youth (5 yrs and up), teens & adults. Classes meet in a different natural area each Saturday morning. Register for one, or register for them all! Where to find more information… Call – 503-823-3601 Email Chrissy Larson Text […]