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New office encourages volunteers to weigh-in on next year's budget priorities
The Port's lecture and tour series continues with metal recycling, port facilities, and an All About Ships tour
Port of Portland launches new Working Waterfront series
Draft Remedial Investigation Report ID's greatest human health risks arise from 4 chemical groups
River brownbag slated for Tuesday, November 17th
Portland's global reach explored
Historic locks at Oregon City receive funding for repairs
Part of International Day of Climate Action
River brownbag slated for Tuesday, October 20th
New 30-foot high-speed fire rescue boat geared for nighttime emergencies
David Fisher and canine companion, Aana, frequent the Willamette to clean up way too much litter
Two projects involve the Willamette River
View the beautiful river in the company of noted historians, authors, chefs and naturalists
Vigor Marine awarded $13 million contract to refurbish NOAA vessel
$44 million sought for 3 road projects at proposed Life Sciences Center at South Waterfront.
Late player loved fishing and water
Ann Beier returns to Oregon to manage new office
Nation's largest handpainted mural overlooking Willamette to be dedicated October 2nd.
No health violations for nearly 4 years
Annual celebration of river includes tours, clean-ups, cruises, live music, food and more
Save August 22nd for seeing the Willamette and Ross Island up-close from the comfort of an old-fashioned paddle-wheeler
Says "sharing" better than regulation
Days of fun and learning down by the riverside
The Willamette Light Brigade offers partners the chance to illuminate the bridge with colored lighting
Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership hosts river fun on Sunday, August 9
Donated wave runners "make all the difference in saving lives on Portland?s rivers."
Brownbag talk covers the Brooklyn Creek Basin Program's integration of green and gray approaches
Tour the Burnside Bridge, hear poems, learn Portland on Saturday, July 25, 8:30 a.m.
665-foot long floating condo towers over waterfront
Portland's newest natural area gets some much-needed attention
A journey down the Willamette and Columbia, brings the Coast Guard Cutter Fir home to Astoria
Richmond Japanese Immersion Elementary students build 50 models of Portland's bridges
San Francisco reporter raves about Willamette sturgeon
Second waverunner donated to Portland Fire and Rescue
Greener approach to sewer repairs will save $60 million
The Portland Triathlon adds a signature event featuring competitors from around the world
A week of special events and field trips to celebrate our iconic bird and the natural world it represents
Council approved 2007-08 report on City's efforts to protect, repair and revitalize Portland's rivers
The City of Portland and SOLV target Willamette's riverbanks for annual litter pick-up
18 foot arch of concrete and steel celebrates engineering for clean up project
New Willamette book unveiled at river brownbag -- Tuesday, April 21
Model of new Portland-to-Milwaukie transit bridge on display through April
Federal Transit Administration good for half of Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail preliminary engineering costs
SE Clay Street--getting greener for the River
Metro approves first segment of 15-mile trail between River and Fanno Creek
PSU students explore new way of experiencing river
Ross Island: Past, Present and Future--Tuesday, March 17, Noon to 1:00 p.m. , City Hall
Water damage to promenade and pilings may add millions to costs
DEQ wants Arkema to build subsurface wall to block, then pump and treat, contaminated groundwater
North Portland Willamette Greenway funded for study
$250 million likely saved as EPA and Justice end case against Portland sewer overflows
Pedestrian/transit span to echo St. Johns Bridge
"Water is Magic" they say
First U.S. stop for The Morning Lisa
New filters at parking lot drains will soak up pollution
BP makes offer on 25 acre waterfront property
River viewpoints and water features part of new design
Environmental / industrial interests at odds
The Office of Healthy Working Rivers seeks feedback Wednesday, February 25, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
City and Port begin examination of annexation and development of long-range plan
Normally a denizen of Asia, a Slaty-backed gull develops a fondness for the Burnside Bridge
Cascadia Green Building Council announces annual competition for emerging builders
McCall's building proposed as new home for Rose Festival Foundation
Downtown stretch cleaner than expected ; PCB levels not surprising given industrial history
A Master Plan for one of Portland's most treasured riverside parks is nearing completion
Vital river navigational link still needs additional inspections and funds to operate
28 pounder caught and released Saturday near Oregon City
Submissions to Honoring Our River Due February 28
Convention Center Dock Becomes Kevin Duckworth Memorial Dock
UO students design new ways to access natural wonder
Early action at T-4 helps Superfund site
Replacement bridge would cost $300 million--many layers of approval remain
Toxics tracked throughout Columbia Basin
Miguel Rosales discusses light rail bridge options
The Office of Healthy Working Rivers unanimously approved by City Council
The west end of the Morrision Bridge could be home to new market....and maybe Portlandia
Dec. 31 KBOO interview to cover huge project overlooking river
After clean-up new site could serve many uses
U.S. Geological Survey documents downward trend of many contaminants
Key Bank-Portland Waterfront Food Drive lasts through January 20, 2009
David Evans & Associates updating nautical charts of lower Columbia and Willamette
Crowds love annual tradition
City annual report documents improved conditions
Cost and esthetics drive choice between wave-form and cable-stay type spans
Videos and animations to be shown at monthly River Renaissance river talk series
Bidding to begin next summer on Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge
5 bridge improvement alternatives need public comment by December 22
Giant project promises big gains for Willamette and Columbia
The American Association of Port Authorities recognizes work on wildlife habitat, wildlife crossings, and invasive species.
Expansion could add 1 million square feet of new space over 14 acres
Coca Cola plant in Wilsonville may soon bottle filtered river water for Dasani bottled water
DEQ and Arkema Inc. sign clean-up agreement
Derek Hanna gives River brownbag lunch presentation on Nov. 18, Noon to 1 pm
Oregonian article explores opinions regarding esthetics of proposed new bridge
The River Plan Team will hold open houses November 3 and December 3
Jon Storm Park offers 1.5 acres along the Willamette, trails, viewpoints
Portland Parks and Recreation begins restoring Island
Costs range from $280 million to $361 million
Audubon event to include over 70 artists and 25 authors in festive atmosphere
Oregon Active leads trips and gives back to community
Scientists find a Lake Mead's worth of water stored underground
Recovery actions to mean big changes for dams
Dick Springer reflects on Willamette experience as worker, legislator, and district manager
Navigation needs, costs, environmental impacts, and esthetics pose big challenges
Parks Bureau stops bid process for new uses of former McCall's restaurant
"Water people" offer unique perspectives on river experience
Developer proposes parking structure/wind turbine platform/observation tower
City to restore Creek, build paths and trails connecting downtown to River
New statue to be dedicated at Salem Riverfront Park at 10:30 a.m. Friday
Peaceful paddle tours offered near Salem
Scientists track trout river preferences
First neighborhood in US to be certified
Sept. 16 brownbag to showcase River Plan's North Reach Phase
Free talk shows the Willamette in a whole new light -- Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 pm
Free talk, Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 7 pm tells Portland's port story
Free Talk Tuesday Evening, Sept. 2, 7:00 p.m.
Hear how the River shapes our history, ecology, and urban form!
City joins partnership to celebrate river
New biological opinion will require dramatic corrective measures
Other birds join heron to make one of nation's largest murals
This celebration of the Slough is the largest one day paddle in Oregon
Explore the treasures of our port!
River brownbag features Sharon Wood Wortman, author of Portland Bridge Book
OHSU and University System announce new plans for Schnitzer Campus
The Oregonian calls for new vision in July 6 editorial
Port shares plans for cleaning up Terminal 4
July 12--Help the River, Get a Tour!
Plans call for solar panels, eco-roofs, alternative transit
5.5-mile-long, 25 foot wide pipe is 45 percent complete, 5 percent below budget
River-in-Focus brownbag on June 17, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
New group celebrates Portland's 100 year old bridges
DEQ to oversee Port, Metro clean-up June 9-27
How our medicine cabinets are contaminating nature
Spot great blue herons, osprey, and bald eagles on this colorful 3 hour paddle
Portland Parks invites you to on a guided tour of ecology, past and present
Alien mussels and weeds in the cross-hairs
Joins Wilsonville as city with river as drinking water source
Eban Goodstein to reveal 4 things to do in next 5 minutes to save planet
Parks invites public to May 21 event to share ideas
May 20 brownbag to focus on role of Willamette in Lower Columbia
Eight bridges in four hours through the eyes of notable poets
Waldorf School teens launch their own umiak
Light rail bridge will connect South Waterfront and OMSI
Trail group wins Dep't. of Interior cooperative conservation award
Human-powered machines to vault into River on August 2nd
Help design a future Willamette River dock
Governor recognizes ship line for environmental stewardship
PDOT women-only bike rides offer many routes along the River
The newest post-Panamax crane handles 30 containers per hour
Portland awards Green Investment Fund grants to One Waterfront Place and Mercy Corps Headquarters
State of Oregon seeks community recreation concerns around Superfund site
Sandy Carter, Executive Director, Willamette Falls Heritage Association to speak
Portland's only island neighborhood looks to the future
Portland Harbor Master hosts Willamette riverbank cleanup--volunteers needed!
Save the dates for Portland's 22nd annual rite of spring--May 28-June 8
Oregon State Marine Board to Meet in Wilsonville April 7
Portland tree actvities abound in April
Terminals on Willamette and Columbia take in 20% more cargo than 2006
LAB Holding design given go-ahead
Catholic community embraces watershed restoration
Zidell Marine Corporation still going strong, but considering future options
New development proposes bringing downtown to the riverfront
Free nest-watch program gets you close to Ross Island bird action
U.S. Geological Survey reports pesticides in streams and traces in drinking water
Portland Tribune: "Unlikely Allies Look to Restore Riverfront Land"
LAB Holding LLC may get green light at March 26 PDC meeting
The Port of Portland uses old landfill to create habitat for rare streaked horn larks
Testing shows range of drug compounds in Willamette & tributaries
Learn what put the "port" in Portland from local historians Orloff & Montgomery
$1 million budget item proposed to help Portland Harbor area
117 years of Port history; Columbia channel deepening news
Conservation of Oregon's Native Turtles
Paper addresses Heritage and Future of Portland's Industrial Heartland
Metro awards top honors to Portland and Tempe teams
Nature awareness meets martial arts at Oaks Educational Center
Experts to address how parks make livable sustainable, healthy cities.
The Oregonian picks its favorite
Old Sauvie Island bridge could span 405 if funding found
Decorative planters become stormwater sculptures
Parks Bureau invites public input on new Waterfront Park dock
Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge: new, less costly proposals
Paddle Oregon 2008: 100 miles of river fun and learning
Over 200 people gather to honor leaders and projects
Willamette Riverfront site to be redeveloped
Townhall meetings slated for February 11 and 19
Only 34,000 spring Chinook expected--down from 2004 peak of 130,000
Possible flooding a concern, but good news for summer water supply
February 11 worksession to explore advancing green vision through new network
Metro's Nature in Neighborhood hosts a party to announce winning designs
SOLV seeks project leads for May 17 Down By Riverside event
Friends of Tryon Creek sponsors "Why Lamprey Has So Many Teeth" (due Feb. 15)
Aging bridges need repair--proposal may be on May ballot
Free workshop on February 23, 9am - 1 pm, at Home & Garden Show
Multnomah County hosts four meetings
Salem sternwheeler's trip to Portland may be its last
Rinearson Creek Community to hold meeting on January 24
Foothills Park dock to help riverside redevelopment
List of Willamette River-related websites
Jan. 31: Students engage Governor Kulongoski & Congressman Blumenauer during live broadcast
Carl Abbott's commentary documents the importance of Portland's harbor
Salem's Willamette Queen to offer roundtrip to/from Portland
Portland Parks begins neighborhood-based process
Learn what science tells us about restoring Portland's canopy, wildlife, and watersheds
Close-in natural areas and parks offer Willamette insights
Public input invited at January 8 meeting at Expo Center
Replacement arch to journey down Willamette to new site
Largest health facility in US earning Platinum LEED rating
New sculptures to anchor new River plaza
Newly released State of the River Report gauges past--sets new--actions
OSU researchers look for best mix of plants for success
Seattle publication takes a look
Portlanders get a peek at engineering wonders
Saturday, Dec. 8, event to focus attention on climate change
2006-07 report covers progress and work to-come
Renderings of possible bridge types developed
Poets join efforts on "Walking Bridges Using Poetry as a Compass"
Honoring Our River accepting contributions through January 15
RiverEast Center Gets Gold LEED Certification
Paul Stanton Kibel presents new book--Rivertown: Rethinking Urban Rivers
Article asks if a thriving economy and improved environment can co-exist
45 acre natural area now belongs to the people of Portland
Urban forest intercepts over 1 billion gallons of stormwater annually
Burnside Bridgehead and Ankeny-Burnside Project video clips offer easy info
PDC's project advances Portland's river goals
U.S. Barge Company shows off its first ocean-going barge
Three teams to plan for Centennial Mills redevelopment
Public/Private partnerships to speed brownfield cleanup
Household chemicals detected in Lower Willamette & Columbia
Pooling lands with new body may hasten clean-up
A new Willamette River crossing for lightrail, streetcar, bikes and walkers
WRDA funding authorization bill goes to White House for signing
Willamette event raises $48,000 to fight breast cancer
The Port's a careful approach nets 100% on-site stormwater infiltration
Mayor calls Dr. Pamplin to accept 45 acres as new park area
Successful Race Shows Off Portland and the River
Group recommends streetcar and trail along Willamette Shoreline
Oregonian opinion piece touts River as new transportation mode
Portland will work with the American Waterfront Revitalization Coalition to increase resources for waterfront efforts
A new report tallies and describes Willamette River riparian and wildlife areas
The Portland Oregon Visitors Association recognizes two important links to the Willamette
The Port of Portland has received an environmental improvement award from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) for the tenth time since 1973.
http://www.portofportland.com/Notices/aapa_award_H...
The River Renaissance Initiative receives an Honor Award in the “Plans” category, which recognizes outstanding waterfront planning efforts.
U.S. Barge LLC, a company co-owned by Oregon Iron Works, Inc. and Vigor Industrial LLC, announced that it has signed a contract for its first order.
http://www.pdc.us/pdf/newsroom/releases/barge-rele...
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