To ensure a Portland Harbor Cleanup that restores, enriches, and protects the environment for fish, wildlife, human health, and recreation, through community participation.

Net neutrality gets close to ending with Google-Verizon deal

Posted Thu, 08/19/2010 - 03:31 by KassieA

Net neutrality gets close to ending with Google-Verizon deal There is no favoritism on the internet with net neutrality. Net neutrality is something that needs to end for big businesses to succeed more. Verizon and Google are preparing to work together to get information out faster, with a bigger price. Net neutrality crusaders want the Federal Communications Commission to nix the Google/Verizon axis.

Portland Harbor Superfund Tour

Posted Fri, 08/13/2010 - 13:25 by CAGAdmin

August 11 - The Portland Harbor Community Advisory group, joined by other community members and technical experts from state and federal agencies, toured the Portland Harbor.  We visited sites from the mouth of Multnomah Channel to Gunderson.  CAG Member Bill Egan served as our tour guide much of the way, with technical information provided by the Lower Willamette Group, EPA and DEQ.
Read the report by Dennis Newman of NaturalOregon.org who joined us.

Portland Harbor Public Health Assessment - public comment version released

Posted Fri, 05/21/2010 - 00:14 by CAGAdmin

The June 9th meeting of the Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group will include presentation and discussion of the Public Health Assessment released by The Office of Environmental Public Health (OEPH) May 20th that looked at whether recreational use of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site poses a health risk. 

Additional Notes from April 14

Posted Wed, 04/21/2010 - 12:06 by cleanriveroregon4

April 14, 2010 Meeting Notes Continued
 
May Presentation: Army Corps of Engineers-Dredging the Willamette.
 

April 14, Notes from Meeting

Posted Thu, 04/15/2010 - 10:01 by cleanriveroregon4

 APRIL 14, 2010 MEETING NOTES
Jim Robison posed the question, " Should the PHCAG suggest that only biodegradable fuels be used for equipment that will remediate the river such as: dredges, cranes, barges, etc?

Corps of Engineers to dredge portion of lower Willamette River

Posted Tue, 03/30/2010 - 15:30 by CAGAdmin

From Dredging News Online - http://www.sandandgravel.com/news/article.asp?v1=12747
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, says it is proposing to dredge a portion of the lower Willamette River federal navigation channel (LWR FNC) at Post Office Bar later in 2010.
Although the LWR FNC extends 11.6 miles from the mouth of the Willamette River to the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Oregon, the proposed dredging includes only one area of severe shoaling located on the east bank of the LWR at river mile 2.1-2.4.

History: Swimming in the Willamette River in and near Portland

Posted Fri, 03/26/2010 - 16:12 by CAGAdmin

James V. Hillegas has written a very good outline of pollution in the Willamette River during the early part of the 20th Century, talking about people's desire for recreation in the river limited by excessive pollution.  This story highlights the use of the river as an open sewer.
Historical Threads: Swimming in the Willamette River in and near ...

Portland Feasibility Study and Alternatives

Posted Sat, 03/20/2010 - 23:39 by CAGAdmin

Peter DeFur of Environmental Stewardship Concepts presented at the March 10 CAG meeting about the Feasibilty Study and alternative cleanup options that may be considered for the Portland Harbor Superfund.  The power point presentation is attached here, and available on the Environmental Stewardship Concepts website on the projects page (Willamette Riverkeeper).

Portland Harbor Superfund News

Posted Sat, 03/20/2010 - 23:32 by CAGAdmin

A couple of items of interest for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site:
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Proposed Approval of Cleanup at Roadway Express

Posted Sat, 03/20/2010 - 23:24 by CAGAdmin

REquest for comments
Proposed Approval of Cleanup at Roadway Express
COMMENTS DUE: April 2, 2010, 5 p.m.