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!
06/16/2016
Meeting tonight, plus upcoming air quality meeting in North Portland
AGENDA
1. 6:30 pm Welcome, Introductions, sign-in.
2. 6;35 pm Approval of minutes; budget and thoughts on next years budget
3; 6:45 pm Unfinished business/action review:gna, letter to City, letter from
Gregg Garcia on Jackson's proposal :letter to OLCC
4. 6;55 pm Wilamette EPA superfund proposal released June 8, 2016:Comments and action
5. 7:05 Comp Plan update-Nate Young
6; 7:15 Movie in the Park and Park work date august 8 2016.Volunteers needed for park work date
7: 7;25 Update on July Barbecue, Sunday Parkways
8: 7;35 Diesel Standards for Oregon. What action should we suggest?
formation of committee to meet on diesel standards
9 7;45 Park, Trails and Local transportation Improvement committee
update
10. 8pm adjourn
We will meet at North Portland Neighborhood Services, N Schofield and Brandon, south entrance, on the 2nd floor. We understand that an elevator is available, just ring the bell!
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Also, many folks in North Portland are concerned about air toxics. Speaker Tina Kotek wanted to provide an opportunity for folks to ask questions directly to DEQ. Below is a link to the Facebook post about an event this coming Monday, June 20, that will allow for just that!
05/27/2016
Interstate Litter Pickup Saturday - Join if you can!
Local business, Satchel, is hosting a litter pickup this Saturday, 10am-2pm. Join us to make the neighborhood shine and feel good about taking part!
