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Portland Streams Project - Through Healthy Portland Streams, we
are evaluating and recommending solutions-regulations and voluntary
efforts-to help protect and restore our streams and their surroundings,
to ensure clean water, to prevent erosion, manage floods, and preserve
the natural spaces for wildlife, fish, and people to enjoy. We want
to spur discussion of the issues, and the solutions. This is a work
in progress, with difficult issues still to be resolved. Lead Poisoning
Prevention - Did you know that 5% of children under 6 in the US
are lead poisoned? Did you know that of 3,500 Counties Multnomah County
ranked 48th at risk of lead poisoning? Did you know that lead poisoning
is completely preventable? Pollution Prevention Program - The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services sponsors the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program. The P2 Program partners with others to ensure a healthy environment today and in the future. Global
Warming Plan - In April 2001, the City of Portland and Multnomah
County adopted a joint plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This
plan builds on Portland's earlier CO2-reduction efforts and incorporates
lessons learned from a review of the progress and lack thereof in implementing
its initial strategies. In addition to activities addressing energy
efficiency, transportation, renewable energy, solid waste and recycling,
and tree planting, the new Local Action Plan on Global Warming emphasizes
public outreach and education. businessinportland portal-
Information and Service from Portland area government agencies Environmental Services to Offer Stormwater Discount Program - You can help protect our rivers, streams, and groundwater and reduce your monthly stormwater management charge at the same time. The Portland City Council has approved a program that will reduce your stormwater management charge if you safely control and dispose of stormwater runoff from your property. The program will go into effect later in 2001, as soon as the Citys water/sewer billing system is able to apply the new discounts. If you don't find what you are looking for here, try our Search or Services & Bureaus pages. You can also contact City Information and Referral by calling 503-823-4000 or e-mail message cityinfo@ci.portland.or.us. |
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