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News Release Archives
2009 News Releases
Environmental Services news releases from 2009
2013 News Release
Environmental Services news from 2013
- Portland Ecoroof Symposium to examine the ecoroof business case
- Sewer construction will close NE Alberta between 18th and 19th
- SW Fairmount Boulevard closed between SW Wapato and SW Chesapeak
- Grant funds available for watershed projects
- Police crack down on speeding, other violations near southeast Portland construction zone
- David Douglas High planting celebrates diversity, environment
- Fanno Trail closure until July 1
- Marathon planting restores Mt. Tabor Park native plants
- Portland fulfills its final legal requirement to officially end the CSO program
- Three-block segment of SE Division Street closed for up to 19 days
- Walking tour and new report highlight Portland and Northwest as leaders in capturing carbon, saving money, and enhancing communities
- Lane closures on NE 33rd between between Shaver and Bryce
- Partnership Award goes to Portland’s Streamlining Team
- Culvert construction will close NE 33rd Drive next week
- Sewer construction closes one lane on SE 11th Avenue at Oak
- Sewer construction closure of SE Cesar Chavez Boulevard ends after 11 days
- Sewer construction delays traffic on N Greeley, N Willamette and N Killingsworth
- Sewer construction to close SE Clinton and 27th
- Summer construction projects impact downtown and SE Portland beginning June 28
- United Nations picks Portland to host World Environment Day
- United Nations to announce new partnership with the City of Portland
- Celebrate World Environment Day in northeast Portland
- Construction to close SE 6th and Clay Street Intersection
- Construction to close SE Division from 34th to 37th
- Culvert construction will close NE 33rd Drive
- Emergency street closure on NE Wistaria Drive
- Lane closures on NE Broadway between NE 27th and 33rd
- Lane restrictions at SE 7th and Alder
- Lane restrictions on NE Wistaria Drive
- New video highlights green roof benefits and beauty
- Portland revolving fund begins issuing brownfield cleanup loans
- Portland World Environment Day events start with natural area celebration
- Sewage leak near the Sunset Highway stopped
- Sewage release to the Willamette River at the Burnside Bridge
- Sewer construction closes lanes on SE Clinton Street beginning on May 20
- Sewer construction closes one lane on SE 12th at Oak
- Sewer repair closes one lane of SW Morrison on Monday
- Sewer repairs to close a traffic lane on N Greeley beginning May 20
- Sewer work to close N Killingsworth Street eastbound between Greeley and Delaware
- Willamette River sewage leak repaired
- City stewardship grants for community groups
- Construction closes SE 6th Avenue at Clay, except for bikes
- International recognition for Portland’s Ecoroof Program
- Overnight lane restrictions at SE Holgate and SE Foster Road
- Saturday lane restrictions at NE 42nd and Killingsworth
- SE Alder closed to through-traffic between 6th and Grand
2010 News Releases
Environmental Services news releases from 2010
2011 News Releases
Environmental Services 2011 news releases
- CSO tunnels are among the nation's top engineering projects
- Sewage release to Cedar Mill Creek
- Lane closure on NW Yeon near NW Nicolai Street
- NE 33rd Drive closure north of Argyle
- NE Sandy Boulevard sewage release
- Lane restrictions at NW Everett and 16th
- Five-day closure of the Eastbank Esplanade near OMSI
- Urban Master Watershed Stewards Program
- How to become a Green Street Steward
- Sewer construction closes NW 16th at Davis
- Portland CSO control program is finished
- Ramps connecting SW Multnomah Boulevard with I-5 will temporarily close next week
- Ecoroof Portland 2011 is on Friday, March 18
- One lane of SW Harrison re-opens; Portland Streetcar service resumes
- Paving project delays traffic on SW Multnomah Boulevard
- Sewage leak closes Fanno Trail
- Temporary Fanno Trail closure
- Three Stewardship Grant workshops scheduled - grant applications are due in April
- Traffic restrictions at NE 12th and Davis
- City recommends caution for river use
- City to purchase River View forest
- Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Advisory
- Community groups to receive stewardship grants
- Downtown lane closures on SW Harrison
- Enter a drawing for a free paddle around Ross Island
- Fanno Trail closed for sewer repair
- Fanno Trail re-opens at SW 82nd Avenue
- Lents project restores Johnson Creek floodplain
- Portland sewer rates go up on Friday
- Section of SE Alder Street closes
- Sewer construction to close lanes downtown on SW Harrison
- Sewer repairs temporarily close SW Harrison and suspend Portland Streetcar service
- Bike lane and sidewalk closures on NE 122nd
- City of Portland offers ecoroof incentives
- City recommends caution for river use
- City recommends caution for river use
- Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Advisory
- Ecoroof incentive returns
- Ecoroof seminars and incentives
- Lane restrictions begin tonight at SE Foster and Holgate
- Learn about watershed health this spring
- Portland gets brownfield cleanup help
- Possible sewage release to Willamette in downtown Portland
- Summer combined sewer overflow (CSO) warnings begin
- Traffic restrictions on NE 12th between Davis and Irving
2012 News Releases
Environmental Services 2012 news releases
- Possible sewage release to Tryon Creek
- Metro, City of Portland Protect Columbia Slough Wetland as New Natural Area
- City will offer ecoroof incentives year-round
- Fanno Creek sewage leak controlled
- Free presentation by sustainable city planning expert Dr. Timothy Beatley
- Obstruction in sewer line causes sanitary sewer overflow at SW Canyon Ct.
- CSO Advisory: City recommends caution for Willamette River use
- Columbia Slough Trail segment to close during construction
- NE 47th and Couch will likely be closed the rest of the month for sewer repairs
- Columbia Slough Trail segment to close during construction
- Sewage release at Fanno Creek Trail
- SW 1st Avenue closed at SW Jefferson
- CSO Advisory: City recommends caution for Willamette River use
- Sewage release on SW Terwilliger
- City and PCC team up on stormwater education project
- Eastbound Multnomah Boulevard closed at SW 22nd Avenue
- Heavy rain, but not enough for a CSO
- Lane restrictions on SE Milwaukie Avenue
- Possible sewage release to Oregon Slough from Hayden Island
- Possible sewage release to Tryon Creek
- Public review of proposed Nonconforming Sewer Conversion Program changes
- Sewage leak repaired
- Sewer repairs close the intersection of NE 47th and Couch
- City of Portland offers ecoroof incentives
- Emergency sewer repair on SW Jefferson
- Fanno Creek Trail Reopened after sewage release Friday night
- Repair work closes one lane of SW Jefferson at SW 1st
- Sewage leaking into Oak Creek in southwest Portland
- Sewer construction will close the main Washington Park entrance starting next week
- Sewer rehabilitation to close lanes downtown on SW Harrison
- Sewer repairs close one lane on SE Woodstock Boulevard
- Stewardship grant applications and workshops
- SW 1st Avenue to re-open at SW Jefferson
- SW Terwilliger Boulevard closure between SW Chestnut and SW Nebraska
2017 News Releases
Environmental Services 2017 news releases
- News Release: City moves to 100% methane recovery, creating triple-win for public: revenue, climate gains and cleaner air
- News Release: Super Bowl fact check: Setting the record straight on the halftime toilet flush myth
- Joint Statement by Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Nick Fish on EPA Superfund
- Sewage release occurs in Marquam Nature Park in SW Portland
- UPDATED Advisory: Sewage release occurs in SW Portland's Maplewood neighborhood to Woods and Fanno creeks
- UPDATED CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to combined sewer overflow to Willamette River
- UPDATED/CORRECTED CSO ADVISORY: Combined sewer overflow (CSO) from SE Alder Pump Station on Wednesday, September 20
- Advisory: Sewage overflows from manhole on SW 32nd Avenue into Fanno Creek tributary
- Advisory: Sewage release on N. River Street
- CSO Advisory: 13 minute overflow detected from one outfall last night to the Willamette River
- News Advisory: Heavy rains cause two sewage releases from manholes into Fanno Creek
- City finalizes $11.125 million sale of Terminal 1 property to Lithia Motors, Inc.
- UPDATED: Sewage overflows from manhole at Sellwood Riverfront Park
- Swimming, boating in the Willamette River? Environmental Services posts weekly water quality tests through summer
- Traffic Advisory: Lane restrictions to be in effect Jan. 26 at intersection of SE Holgate Blvd at SE 25th Ave
- UPDATED Advisory: Sewage release occurs to Woods Creek at SW 69th Avenue
- UPDATED CSO Advisory: Combination of stormwater and sewage overflows from SW Carolina Street outfall to the Willamette River
- UPDATED News Release: Environmental Services' nine-week sewer repair project finishes May 20 along downtown’s Yamhill-Morrison light rail corridor
- UPDATED: Traffic Advisory: Sewer improvements to close lane on Hwy 43 at SW Terwilliger beginning April 9 for up to two months
- Advisory: Crews stop sewage overflow from manhole near SW Vermont Street and 46th Avenue
- Sewage Advisory: Ruptured pipe under N Lombard overpass leads to sewage release to Columbia Slough
- UPDATED CSO Advisory: Blockage at outfall near Cathedral Park leads to sewage release to Willamette River
- Advisory: Sewage overflows onto SW Portland street and to Fanno Creek
- CSO Advisory: 14-minute combined sewer overflow (CSO) occurs to Willamette River from SE pump station slated for upgrades
- CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River
- News Release: PBOT, BES, other agencies launch Movepdx.net to notify public about downtown construction projects
- News Release: Sewer overflow in forested area in southwest Portland off SW Shattuck Road today
- News release:Commissioner Nick Fish introduces Salmon in Our City Day; Council to declare Crystal Springs first Salmon Sanctuary
- Sewage advisory: Clogged manhole in outer SE Portland sends sewage to Clatsop and Kelley Creeks
- Traffic Advisory: Night work to close SE McLoughlin Boulevard off-ramp to Powell Boulevard June 14 for up to seven nights
- Update to Advisory: Zero sewage reached Columbia Slough January 27
- Advisory: Sewage release along NE Marine Drive flows into ditch, river not affected
- CSO Advisory: Snowmelt and rain lead to combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River
- Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe leads to sewage release to Ivy Creek in SW Portland
- Traffic Advisory: Sewer repairs to involve periodic two-block street closures along downtown's Yamhill and Morrison streets from April 30-May 20
- Updated - CSO Advisory: Heavy rains lead to combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River
- UPDATED Advisory: Sewage overflows onto NW Thompson Road and towards Cedar Mill Creek
- Advisory: Sewage overflows from manhole on SW Barbur Boulevard towards Stephens Creek
- Sewage Advisory: Grease buildup causes sewage overflow in NE Portland to Columbia Slough
- UPDATED Traffic Advisory: Crews to pave Highway 43 at Portland-Lake Oswego border Saturday morning, May 20
- City and State Raise Red Flags About Superfund Process
2015 News Releases
Environmental Services 2015 news releases
- Bond refinancing will save Portland sewer ratepayers millions
- Manufactured stormwater treatment technology approved for use in Portland
- 24-hour sewer construction on N Williams between N Fargo and N Cook
- Community watershed projects receive grant funding
- Overnight lane closures start this week on Interstate 5 northbound
- Sewage release on SE 11th Avenue
- Sewage release to the Columbia Slough
- SW Taylors Ferry Road closure Saturday night May 15, 2015
- Innovative Wet Weather Program video profiles creative green infrastructure projects
- SW Taylors Ferry Road has re-opened
- National recognition for restoring Crystal Springs Creek in Westmoreland Park
- Metro grant will improve culvert replacement project
- Portland treatment plant moves toward 100% biogas utilization
- Sewage release to a Fanno Creek tributary
- Pre-applications for watershed stewardship grants due in February
- Another SW Taylors Ferry Road closure begins Friday night
- Check Portland watershed health grades online
- Heavy rain causes sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- Heavy rain causes sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- How healthy are Portland’s watersheds?
- Lane restrictions on SE 122nd Avenue
- Nighttime construction closures on SW Taylors Ferry Road
- Sewage release at Bridlemile School
- Sewage release on SE Deardorff Road near SE Clatsop Street
- Sewage release on SW 55th Avenue near SW Dolph Drive
- Sewage release on SW Montgomery Drive
- Sewage release on SW Shattuck Road
- SW Taylors Ferry Road closed until mid-morning today (Thursday, May 21, 2015)
- Bridlemile School Sewer Overflow
- Combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River
- Heavy rain causes sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- Heavy rain causes sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- Lane closure on SE 122nd Avenue at SE Ramona
- North Ash Creek sewage release stopped
- Overnight lane closures on N Interstate and N Russell
- Portland’s combined sewers overflow to the Willamette River and Columbia Slough
- Sewage flows from manhole into Willamette River
- Sewage release to the Willamette near Cathedral Park
- Sewer construction starts Wednesday on SE Cesar Chavez at SE Ivon
- Sewer construction Thursday on Cesar Chavez Boulevard at SE Ivon Street
- Sewer repairs restrict lanes on NE Broadway at 28th on Wednesday
- SW Hamilton Street closed for sinkhole repair
- SW Taylors Ferry Road 24-hour lane closure this weekend
- Traffic restrictions on NE 57th Avenue north of Sandy
2014 News Releases
Environmental Services 2014 news releases
- Willamette River water quality information online
- Environmental Services and Malarkey Roofing Products Celebrate 30 Years of Sustainable Energy
- Lane restrictions on NE 47th Avenue south of Buffalo Slough
- Sewage release on Swan Island
- Sewage release to the Columbia Slough
- Celebrate Sunday Parkways at the Foster Floodplain Natural Area
- City Commissioners Join OpenFest! To Celebrate Successful Division Streetscape Project
- Combined sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- Free public presentation on adapting to climate change
- Heavy rain causes sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- Lane restrictions on SE 112th Avenue postponed one day, construction hours revised
- More overnight lane closures on Interstate 5 northbound this week
- Night work on NE Broadway at 33rd Avenue begins Monday
- Sewage release on NW Westover Road
- New Portland stormwater manual in effect
- Paving on another section of SE Division will detour traffic next week
- Sewage release in Macleay Park near NW Thurman
- Construction delays at SE Caruthers and 20th
- Emergency sewer repairs on SE Grand/Highway 99E completed
- Paving on N Killingsworth next week will detour and delay traffic between Greeley and Boston
- Sewage release to the Willamette River
- Sewer construction starting Monday will delay NE Fremont traffic
- Grant funds available for community projects, pre-applications due February 6
- Salmon return to Crystal Springs Creek
- Sewer construction on SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway at Bertha
- Weekend paving to close lanes on SE Division and SE 12th
- Heavy rain but no sewage overflows or Johnson Creek flooding
- Lane restrictions on SE 112th Avenue Begin Thursday
- May 21st symposium will explore ecoroof costs and savings
- Overnight lane closure on Interstate 5 southbound
- Paving project slows SE Division traffic
- Sewer construction on southbound SE Grand Ave/Hwy 99E begins Friday
- Sewer construction starts today on SE Cesar Chavez at SE Ivon
- Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan Update
- Up to $10,000 available for community projects, pre-applications due February 14
- Ash Creek Sewage Leak
- Construction to close NE 148th Avenue from Sandy to Mason
- Funding for community watershed health projects
- Heavy rain causes sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- Heavy rain causes sewer overflow to the Willamette River
- Lane restrictions on NE 47th Avenue south of Buffalo Slough
- Lane restrictions on SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway at SW 21st Avenue
- NE Fremont construction delays
- Overnight lane closure on Interstate 5 northbound
- Overnight lane closure on Interstate 5 northbound
- Paving next week will detour SE Division traffic to SE Powell
- Paving work delays N Greeley traffic
- Sewage release in Marquam Gulch
- Sewage release near NE Marine Drive
- Sewer construction on N Killingsworth
- Sewer construction starting Friday will delay N Greeley traffic
- Sewer construction starting Monday will delay N Greeley traffic
- Sewer construction will delay N Killingsworth traffic
- Temporary repair stops Marquam Gulch sewage release
- Treatment plant effluent released to the Columbia Slough
2016 News Releases
Environmental Services 2016 news releases
- Health advisory lifted September 1 for Willamette River's Ross Island Lagoon
- OHA issued health advisory for Willamette River's Ross Island Lagoon
- Combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River
- City agreement will keep the Swan Island boat ramp in service
- Update: Sinkhole repairs completed on SE 49th Avenue; street reopens for the holidays
- Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Advisory
- Closure of eastbound ramp from N Going to N Greeley begins Monday
- News Release: Bureau of Environmental Services agrees to $12.5 million proposal by Lithia Motors for Terminal 1 property
- An Earth Day look at 20 years of bringing back native vegetation
- Bureau of Environmental Services resumes sale of Terminal 1 property
- Combined sewer overflow (CSO) to the Willamette River
- Environmental Services and Portland Water Bureau work to hire more minority and women subcontractors
- Nighttime lane closures on Powell to prepare for closure of ramp from SE 17th northbound to SE Powell westbound
- Emergency sewer repair closes lanes on NE Halsey St at NE 42nd Ave
- Lane closures on SE Clay Street and SE Water Avenue extended one day
- Community watershed projects receive grant funding
- Lane closures on SE Clay Street and SE Water Avenue
- Lane restrictions on NE Holman at 112th start Friday
- Maintenance crews stop a sewage release to a Fanno Creek tributary in southwest Portland
- Sewer construction starting Tuesday will delay traffic on SE Milwaukie at SE Franklin
- Sewer overflow into Stephens Creek in southwest Portland
- Stormwater pipe repairs close lanes in the Central Eastside through October
- Traffic delays on SE Hawthorne at 48th starting Tuesday, July 5
- EPA grants Portland $400,000 to help clean contaminated properties
- Lane restrictions on NE Holman at 112th start Tuesday
- Maintenance crews stop a sewage release in SW Broadway Street
- Ramp from SE 17th to Powell westbound closes
- Rescheduled for 12/27- Traffic Advisory: Lane restrictions slated for SW Boones Ferry Road
- Sewage release to Fanno Creek tributary in southwest Portland
- Sewage release to the Willamette River south of downtown Portland
- Sewer construction starting Tuesday will delay traffic on SE Hawthorne at SE 47th
- Sewer construction to close SW Terwilliger Blvd south of Castleridge starting Monday, December 5
- Traffic restrictions on SE Hawthorne and SE 50th
- City of Portland Launches Public Survey on Portland Harbor Superfund Cleanup
- Lane closed at NE Holman and 112th
- One lane of SE Hawthorne closed at SE 25th
- Sinkhole repairs underway at SE 49th and Rhone Street
2018 News Releases
Environmental Services 2018 news releases
- News Release: Commissioner Nick Fish announces Oaks Bottom habitat restoration nears completion for “salmon subway”; Nov. 1 Springwater Corridor Trail to reopen
- Traffic Advisory: Springwater Corridor closure takes effect today; travel safely and be aware of additional bicycle traffic on city streets
- Environmental Services statement responding to DEQ fine for discharge to Woods Creek
- Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to periodically close lanes on NE Killingsworth St between MLK Blvd and 8th Ave for September and October
- News Release: City Council Approves $126,000 in grants to community groups for watershed restoration
- News Release: Oil release from Union Pacific Railroad property impacts stormwater outfall, Willamette River
- News Release: Ready for Willamette River swimming, boating and playing? “Check the Rec” to see water quality test results
- Advisory: Sewage overflows to Cedar Mill Creek, avoid contact with creek for 48 hours
- CSO Advisory Cancelled: Overflow did not occur to the Willamette River today
- 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: Oaks Bottom restoration complete; Springwater Corridor Trail open now, a day ahead of schedule
- Traffic Advisory: Night closures of off-ramp at SE McLoughlin to SE Powell begins June 4 for up to 7 nights
- Advisory: Partially treated sewage and stormwater overflowed to Columbia Slough from city wastewater treatment plant last night
- News Release: Critter cameras and street teams: Plan ahead for Springwater Trail Closure at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
- News Release: Salmon habitat restoration at Oaks Bottom reaches key milestone as culvert sections are put into place
- Sewage Advisory: Valve failure leads to sewage release to ground along NE Marine Drive, traffic not affected
- Updated Advisory: Sewage release occurs from city manhole on SE 134th Drive
- UPDATED Sewage Advisory: Sewage release to Willamette River near SW Macadam Avenue
- Advisory: Sewage release from city manhole on SE 134th Drive
- News Release: Oregon Oils (June 21, 2018)
- Sewage Advisory: Grease in sewer pipes leads to overflow on SE Foster Road
- Sewage Advisory: Rags and other debris lead to sewage spill in NE Portland
- 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: Oaks Bottom restoration begins July 1; Springwater Corridor open through holiday weekend; new closure date July 9
- UPDATED CSO Advisory: Heavy rains cause combined sewage and stormwater to overflow to the Willamette River, avoid contact for 48 hours
- CSO Advisory: Heavy rains Saturday led to combined sewer overflow (CSO) at St. Johns Bridge
- News Release - Oregon Oils (April 19, 2018)
- News Release: Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge restoration to benefit salmon, wildlife, people; bicycle map gives options during Springwater Corridor closure
- Traffic Advisory: Sewer construction to close lanes on NE Killingsworth St between MLK Blvd and 6th Ave periodically during June and July
- 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