Protecting Crows and Other Birds

Jun 5, 2019 at 11:43 AM

June 5, 2019

Today, Council passed a resolution directing all City bureaus to adopt the Parks Bureau’s existing policy that prohibits the use of Avitrol, a deadly neurotoxin, and any other avicides (bird pest control) on City owned and managed land.

The resolution essentially extends Portland Parks & Recreation’s existing Integrated Pest Management policy to all city bureaus. PP&R has never used avicides.

“These poisons have absolutely no place anywhere in our community,” said Commissioner Nick Fish. “They not only put our birds and wildlife at risk, but they also put people and pets at risk as well.”

Special thanks to Bob Sallinger and the Portland Audubon Society for their partnership, the Humane Society of the United States, the Portland Business Alliance, and to BES and Parks staff.

Media

Portland Audubon Applauds Portland’s Ban of Avitrol and Other Avicides (bird poisons) on City Lands

Portland Audubon Society News

Portland Bans Use of Bird Poison On City Property After Crow Deaths

Kale William in The Oregonian

Portland Bans Toxic Bird Poisons on City Property

Cassandra Profita in OPB News

Portland Commissioners Ban Poison Linked to Crow Deaths from City Property

Fox 12 News

Portland Bans Bird-Killing Poison on City Land

Brittany Falkers in KGW News

Avitrol Responds to Portland Banning Bird Killing Pesticide from City Use

Jacob Dean in KXL News

The Weekly Catch

Jun 7, 2019 at 5:05 PM

Avitrol

Protecting Crows and Other Birds

Nick Fish Blog

Portland Audubon Applauds Portland’s Ban of Avitrol and Other Avicides (bird poisons) on City Lands

Portland Audubon Society News

Portland Bans Use of Bird Poison on City Property After Crow Deaths

Kale William in The Oregonian

Portland Bans Toxic Bird Poisons on City Property

Cassandra Profita in OPB News

Portland Bans Bird-Killing Poison on City Land

Brittany Falkers in KGW News

Portland City Council Bans Bird Poison from City Property

Bob Heye in KATU News

Portland Commissioners Ban Poison Linked to Crow Deaths from City Property

Fox 12 News

Avitrol Responds to Portland Banning Bird Killing Pesticide from City Use

Jacob Dean in KXL News

Portland City Council bans bird poison from city property

San Francisco Chronicle

Portland Bans Toxic Bird Poisons On City Property

Cassandra Profita in KLCC News

Parks

Portland Parks Budget Cuts Mean Change for Arts Programs

April Baer in OPB News

Outdoor Pools Open for Summer on Tuesday, June 18, 2019

PP&R News and Media Releases

Portland Parks Outdoor Pools Summer Schedule

The Skanner News

Portland Parks Foundation Awards $7,500 In Grants to Innovative Community Groups

The Portland Parks Foundation

Portland City Council Votes to Close Five Community Recreation Centers

Don McIntosh in the NW Labor Press

Festivals and Parades

Portland Fleet Week 2019 Begins Wednesday: What You Need to Need To Know About Bridge Lifts, Ships And Tours

Lizzy Acker in The Oregonian

Fleet Week Kicks Off Wednesday

Emily Burns in KOIN 6 News

Volunteers Bring Rose Festival Floats to Life

Kohr Harlan in KOIN 6 News

Downtown Portland Shines During 2019 Starlight Parade

Zane Sparling in the Portland Tribune

Flower Festival Dazzles Visitors to Pioneer Courthouse Square

The Portland Tribune

Providence Park

Timbers' Reconstructed Stadium Scores with Fans

Joseph Gallivan in the Portland Tribune

Soccer Fans Packed Providence Park Last Weekend, Setting a New Record for Highest Attendance in a Two-Day Span

Elise Herron in Willamette Week

In Other News

Portland City Council to Vote on Bull Run Watershed Charter Amendment

Gordon Friedman in the Oregonian

Portland's Poised to (Finally) Hold Airbnb Accountable for Shirking City Rules

Alex Zielinski in the Portland Mercury

Prosper Portland Lands $500,000 Grant to Clean Up Post Office Site (subscriber content)

Jon Bell in the Portland Business Journal

Census data: Portland now 25th largest U.S. city

Zane Sparling in the Portland Tribune

Eventful Weekend in Portland Gardens

Jun 12, 2019 at 11:26 AM

June 12, 2019

On Friday and Saturday, Nick spoke at two celebrations at Portland gardens – Lan Su Chinese Garden’s 20^th anniversary and the grand opening of a new community garden at David Douglas High School.

Lan Su Chinese Garden is the product of a sister-city partnership between the City of Portland and Suzhou, China. The garden was a shared vision of the late Mayor Vera Katz and the Suzhou Foreign Affairs Office. It broke ground on June 7, 1999.

Nick presented a proclamation celebrating Lan Su’s 20 years as a world-class cultural site and one of Portland’s greatest treasures.

On Saturday, Nick and Parks Director Adena Long spoke at the grand opening of the David Douglas Community Garden.

It’s the second garden the City and David Douglas High School have partnered on, and the 16^th east of 82^nd Ave.

The new space will serve as a place for the public to grow healthy foods, educate people about gardening, and build community.

Special thanks to the many partners at both Lan Su and David Douglas.

The Beginning of Summer – and Thanks Summer Free For All Sponsors!

Jun 12, 2019 at 3:42 PM

June 12, 2019

It’s hot outside and summer is here!

To celebrate, City Council issued a proclamation to celebrate Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All and thank sponsors for their generous support of the program.

Summer Free For All provides free, family-friendly activities across all of Portland, all summer long.

There’s something for everyone: special events, movies and concerts, free lunches, open swim and swim lessons, and more.

Summer Free For All is possible thanks to public-private partnerships. Thanks to our title sponsor – Nike’s Made to Play and the nearly 50 civic-minded businesses, organizations, and foundations who stepped up this year to support our community.

Park’s splash pads and outdoor pools are also opening! Visit Parks’ website for locations and hours.