Category: Safety
Stormwater Stars 101 Zoom Link Implementing simple practices in our yards and community spaces that allow rainwater to infiltrate into the ground and reduce stormwater runoff can have long-term positive impacts on our watershed health. The Stormwater Stars program offers free hands-on installation workshops that demonstrate yard-scale stormwater management techniques. This talk will discuss why […]
Tanner Trunk Sewer Project Update Bulletin Tanner Trunk Sewer Project Contact: Matt Gough, Community Outreach, matthew.gough@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-5352 Environmental Services is constructing a project to replace 800 feet of large-diameter brick sewer pipes located in Highway 26 south of Washington Park. These repairs are necessary to maintain reliable sewer service and protect public health and the […]
Mark your calendar for the Explore Marquam Nature Park Event on Saturday, October 5, from 9-noon. There will be fun activities for all ages along with snacks and raffle prizes! There’s something for everyone: scavenger hunts, guided hikes, a stewardship project, a nature photography workshop, and an introduction to iNaturalist community science. Learn more and […]
Survey Link Survey Questions In case of an emergency, like an earthquake, which facilities are most accessible to you? Have you been part of a Firewise district?
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June 2024 Crime Data
Local Crime Stats for June, 2024: Bridlemile and SWHRL For June 2024, Portland police recorded 10 Bridlemile crimes and 10 SWHRL crimes. A more in depth accounting is shown below: For the past 12 months, the Bridlemile and SWHRL crime rates have been well below those for all of Portland. Crime rates = (reported crimes 7/2023 […]
Proposed Alpenrose Development Comments Due to City of Portland by 8/14/2024 A developer plans to build 133 detached single-unit houses and 130 two-unit townhouses on the 51-acre site of Hayhurst’s Alpenrose Dairy. Effects on Bridlemile may include significantly increased traffic on Shattuck Road and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. The City of Portland published the “Request for Response” for the developer’s land use application, […]
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Heat Advisory Info
https://www.publicalerts.org/heat https://www.portland.gov/united/stay-safe-during-heat The National Weather Service warns of extreme heat risk in parts of the Portland Metro Region. Extreme heat can create very dangerous conditions. Those at greatest risk include: Please visit our Extreme Heat page to learn how to protect yourself and those around you.
Grass roots organization is trying to learn city code or policy that supports neighbor comments. As of 7/31, a land use attorney has not been retained. The links to the Request for Response and the completed application documents can be found on the Friends of Alpenrose website. Email friendsofalpenrose@gmail.com to be on the: Environmental Review (33.430), Transportation (33.641), or Land […]
Join us to beautify a central intersection in SWHRL: Vista & Spring. This is a grass roots effort. Please bring your own trowels and pruners, and garbage bags to haul away debris for your green bins. Local plant experts will offer short orientation on weeding and pruning. No need to RSVP. Questions? Email contact@swhrl.org. Please […]