07/21/2016
No Meeting July 21 - Join us at our BBQ!
Just a reminder that we are having a neighborhood BBQ and potluck instead of a July meeting! See you at Arbor Lodge Park tonight, July 21, 5-7PM. We'll provide the basics (burgers, veggie burgers, dogs, lemonade, plates/cutlery) - you bring a side or dessert to share!
07/17/2016
Update: July 17th 2016
Bring your bike to the Arbor Lodge BBQ this Thursday, July 21st, 5-7 at Arbor Lodge Park.
Why? to get a free hamburger, hot dog, or veggie dog and shared potluck food.Why? to do the bike rodeo, get a coupon for a free helmet, ask 2 Portland Police Bike Patrol Officers to check your bike for safety and license it, free bike maps and moreCome meet your neighbors and have some fun on your bike too.Don't have a bike? Just come for the food and fun.
07/10/2016
Be Heard! Join us in commenting on the Portland Harbor Cleanup
Comment today on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposed Plan for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site along the Willamette River!
On behalf of all people who rely on the river for food, recreation, employment and culture, join Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association, and urge the EPA to implement a plan that:
Quickly & sustainably reduces contaminants causing harm to Willamette & Columbia river resources
Includes ongoing monitoring and cleanup upriver and downriver
Contributes to healthy fish that are safe to eat for all people
Holds polluters accountable for creating a safer Portland Harbor
Stand with the Yakama Nation, Audubon Society of Portland, Groundwork Portland, Northwest Steelheaders, Pacific Rivers, Sierra Club, Willamette Riverkeeper, Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group and Portland Harbor Community Coalition, in stating that that the proposed cleanupof Portland Harbor is a bad deal for the public.
EPA’s cleanup proposal tackles just 8% of a site area that is 100% toxic. A more aggressive plan is needed to prevent even more harm to human health and the environment.
Comment Today!The EPA is taking comments now through August 8, 2016.
Comments on the Proposed Plan may be submitted to the EPA in a variety of ways.
Online: http://www.cleanupportlandharbor.org/
Email: harborcomments@epa.gov
Postal Mail:ATTN: Harbor CommentsU.S. EPA805 SW Broadway, Suite 500Portland, OR 97205
More information:Want a quick overview - with pictures? Check out this story from OPB.
Diving Deep? Read the full proposed plan and supporting documents, and find more details about how to comment at the EPA website.
Learn more about community perspectives at the Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group website.
07/05/2016
Willamette Blvd. Updates, Changes to Infill Rules and more - on Facebook
Did you know that we frequently post information relevant to the neighborhood on our Facebook page? We share all different kinds of notices from different City, County and Metro Bureaus, along with notes from community businesses and partners on a daily basis!
Check out our most recent posts at: www.facebook.com/arborlodgeNA.
06/18/2016
Meeting Sunday evening, 5PM
Due to a lack of a quorum at our meeting Thursday, and the need to vote on two time-sensitive issues, we are hosting an emergency meeting:
Sunday, June 19, 5pmArbor Lodge Park Picnic Table in the dog area
Our two time-sensitive issues are:
-Consideration of whether to approve using funds for outreach cards about the EPA comment period re: Portland Harbor Superfund Cleanup to use at Sunday Parkways on June 26th
-Consideration of a proposed statement regarding Oregon diesel standards to take to Representative Kotek's air quality meeting on June 20th
Please join us if you are interested in these topics!