(Jan. 6, 2017) - Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Nick Fish released the following joint statement on the EPA’s record of decision (ROD) announcement today.

“We are pleased that the EPA has released its plan for the Portland Harbor cleanup. The City is committed to a clean river and is prepared to lead in building coalitions and partnerships to get this cleanup done right and done as soon as possible. This work is going to be done locally and it’s our priority to have it done by local workers. The time to act is now.”

Please check the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Portland Harbor website http://go.usa.gov/3Wf2B for more information.

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Media contact:
Mayor Ted Wheeler's press office - Michael Cox (503) 823-6593 Michael.b.cox@portlandoregon.gov