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Swan Island industrial harbor in North Portland

 

The Willamette River—Portland’s Centerpiece

 

River Renaissance is a citywide initiative to reclaim the Willamette River as Portland’s centerpiece. The initiative promotes and celebrates the Willamette River as our chief environmental, economic and urban asset.

 

What's New...

 


 

New 2009 Portland-Vancouver Bridges and Rivers Calendar

 

 

The Friends of Multnomah County's Willamette River Bridges announces its first-ever calendar. Selling for $10, the calendar features over 50 photos of the big bridges and pedestrian crossings, plus wildlife and waterfront scenes. The calendar is a fundraiser to help support celebrations for three bridges that will soon turn 100 (including the Hawthorne in 2010).  For more information, visit www.portlandbridgecentennial.org.

 


East Side Big Pipe Tour Impresses
Giant project promises big gains for Willamette and Columbia

Port of Portland Wins Conservation Award
The American Association of Port Authorities recognizes work on wildlife habitat, wildlife crossings, and invasive species.

OMSI Envisions New Riverfront Expansion
Expansion could add 1 million square feet of new space over 14 acres
 
The River Renaissance Initiative
River Renaissance coordinates the city’s river-related work, engages the public, and connects community partners to create innovative urban solutions. Central to this initiative is the belief that urban development, healthy natural systems, and a sustainable economy are complementary goals.
 
The initiative is led by a collaborative team of eight city bureaus:
Sign up to receive the calendar of events, information about opportunities to take part, and periodic progress updates. For more information, contact Michael Montgomery at 503-823-1103, or send an email to river@ci.portland.or.us.
About
About the River Renaissance Initiative
Calendar
River Renaissance Calendar
Publications
River Renaissance Publications
Tour
Virtual Tour of the Willamette River
Current Calendar

Current River Renaissance Calendar