2018 News Releases

News Release: Critter cameras and street teams: Plan ahead for Springwater Trail Closure at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Advisory: Sewage overflows to Cedar Mill Creek, avoid contact with creek for 48 hours

Traffic Advisory: Springwater Corridor closure takes effect today; travel safely and be aware of additional bicycle traffic on city streets

UPDATED CSO Advisory: Heavy rains cause combined sewage and stormwater to overflow to the Willamette River, avoid contact for 48 hours

Environmental Services statement responding to DEQ fine for discharge to Woods Creek

News Release: Commissioner Nick Fish announces first milestone in “Poop to Power” project - opening of natural gas fueling station at wastewater treatment plant

News Release: Oil release from Union Pacific Railroad property impacts stormwater outfall, Willamette River

Sewage Advisory: Grease in sewer pipes leads to overflow on SE Foster Road

CSO Advisory Cancelled: Overflow did not occur to the Willamette River today

News Release: City Council Approves $126,000 in grants to community groups for watershed restoration

Traffic Advisory: Emergency sewer construction closes one lane at N Alberta, affecting travel on the I-5 ramps for up to two months

Traffic Advisory: Sewer repairs to close SE 20th Avenue between Burnside and Stark streets on January 8 for up to 30 days

UPDATED 4/10 - Sewage Advisory: Rags blocking a sewer pipe coupled with heavy rain lead to SW Portland sewage overflow, possibly affecting Tryon Creek

Advisory: Partially treated sewage and stormwater overflowed to Columbia Slough from city wastewater treatment plant last night

News Release: Oaks Bottom restoration complete; Springwater Corridor Trail open now, a day ahead of schedule

News Release: Ready for Willamette River swimming, boating and playing? “Check the Rec” to see water quality test results

News Release: Salmon habitat restoration at Oaks Bottom reaches key milestone as culvert sections are put into place

Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to close lanes on NE Killingsworth St between MLK Blvd and 6th Ave periodically during June and July

Updated Advisory: Sewage release occurs from city manhole on SE 134th Drive

Advisory: Sewage release from city manhole on SE 134th Drive

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains Saturday led to combined sewer overflow (CSO) at St. Johns Bridge

News Release: Commissioner Nick Fish announces Oaks Bottom habitat restoration nears completion for “salmon subway”; Nov. 1 Springwater Corridor Trail to reopen

News Release: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge restoration to benefit salmon, wildlife, people; bicycle map gives options during Springwater Corridor closure

Project includes summer-long Springwater Corridor closure; bicycle options map includes newly-improved routes on west, east sides

News Release: Oregon Oils (June 21, 2018)

Sewage Advisory: Rags and other debris lead to sewage spill in NE Portland

Sewage Advisory: Valve failure leads to sewage release to ground along NE Marine Drive, traffic not affected

Traffic Advisory: Night closures of off-ramp at SE McLoughlin to SE Powell begins June 4 for up to 7 nights

Traffic Advisory: Oaks Bottom restoration begins July 1; Springwater Corridor open through holiday weekend; new closure date July 9

Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to periodically close lanes on NE Killingsworth St between MLK Blvd and 8th Ave for September and October

UPDATED Sewage Advisory: Sewage release to Willamette River near SW Macadam Avenue

News Release - Oregon Oils (April 19, 2018)

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News Release: Critter cameras and street teams: Plan ahead for Springwater Trail Closure at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Advisory: Sewage overflows to Cedar Mill Creek, avoid contact with creek for 48 hours

Traffic Advisory: Springwater Corridor closure takes effect today; travel safely and be aware of additional bicycle traffic on city streets

UPDATED CSO Advisory: Heavy rains cause combined sewage and stormwater to overflow to the Willamette River, avoid contact for 48 hours

Environmental Services statement responding to DEQ fine for discharge to Woods Creek

News Release: Commissioner Nick Fish announces first milestone in “Poop to Power” project - opening of natural gas fueling station at wastewater treatment plant

News Release: Oil release from Union Pacific Railroad property impacts stormwater outfall, Willamette River

Sewage Advisory: Grease in sewer pipes leads to overflow on SE Foster Road

CSO Advisory Cancelled: Overflow did not occur to the Willamette River today

News Release: City Council Approves $126,000 in grants to community groups for watershed restoration

Traffic Advisory: Emergency sewer construction closes one lane at N Alberta, affecting travel on the I-5 ramps for up to two months

Traffic Advisory: Sewer repairs to close SE 20th Avenue between Burnside and Stark streets on January 8 for up to 30 days

UPDATED 4/10 - Sewage Advisory: Rags blocking a sewer pipe coupled with heavy rain lead to SW Portland sewage overflow, possibly affecting Tryon Creek

Advisory: Partially treated sewage and stormwater overflowed to Columbia Slough from city wastewater treatment plant last night

News Release: Oaks Bottom restoration complete; Springwater Corridor Trail open now, a day ahead of schedule

News Release: Ready for Willamette River swimming, boating and playing? “Check the Rec” to see water quality test results

News Release: Salmon habitat restoration at Oaks Bottom reaches key milestone as culvert sections are put into place

Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to close lanes on NE Killingsworth St between MLK Blvd and 6th Ave periodically during June and July

Updated Advisory: Sewage release occurs from city manhole on SE 134th Drive

Advisory: Sewage release from city manhole on SE 134th Drive

CSO Advisory: Heavy rains Saturday led to combined sewer overflow (CSO) at St. Johns Bridge

News Release: Commissioner Nick Fish announces Oaks Bottom habitat restoration nears completion for “salmon subway”; Nov. 1 Springwater Corridor Trail to reopen

News Release: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge restoration to benefit salmon, wildlife, people; bicycle map gives options during Springwater Corridor closure

News Release: Oregon Oils (June 21, 2018)

Sewage Advisory: Rags and other debris lead to sewage spill in NE Portland

Sewage Advisory: Valve failure leads to sewage release to ground along NE Marine Drive, traffic not affected

Traffic Advisory: Night closures of off-ramp at SE McLoughlin to SE Powell begins June 4 for up to 7 nights

Traffic Advisory: Oaks Bottom restoration begins July 1; Springwater Corridor open through holiday weekend; new closure date July 9

Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to periodically close lanes on NE Killingsworth St between MLK Blvd and 8th Ave for September and October

UPDATED Sewage Advisory: Sewage release to Willamette River near SW Macadam Avenue

News Release - Oregon Oils (April 19, 2018)