Portland’s carbon emissions inventory shows where to focus carbon mitigation efforts and whether we are on track with emission reduction goals. Since the 2017 Climate Action Plan progress report, staff have worked to update all the annual records in accordance with the new Global Protocol for Community-scale GHG Emission Inventories to align with the Paris […]
Half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once. Let that sink in. “These non-recyclable single-use plastic items are piling up in garbage cans, on Portland’s streets and in our waterways,” said City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. “We’ve heard from the Portland community and thank the restaurants who have already taken action […]
With so many items to sort, it can be confusing to know what is and isn’t recyclable. Oregon Metro's new websites, www.reciclarono.org (Spanish) or www.recycleornot.org (English) and Instagram accounts, @Reciclarono (Spanish) @RecycleorNot (English) are great new tools to clear up confusion. For example, for the next six months the featured item, plastic bags – and their pesky […]
Whether your New Year’s resolutions involve getting active, learning a new skill or connecting with your neighbors, the Vancouver Parks and Recreation winter activity guide is here to help. Registration is now open for community classes, youth camps, sports leagues and enrichment activities that run from January through April.
Winter break is even more exciting with day camps from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. Winter camps are open to children ages 6-10 and run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camps are $36 per day for City residents and $41 for non-residents. Learn more at www.cityofvancouver.us/camps.
A development agreement between the City of Vancouver and HP will be the subject of a Vancouver City Council workshop on Dec. 9 and a public hearing on Dec. 16 during the regularly scheduled city council meeting. Public testimony will be accepted at the Dec. 16 meeting but not at the Dec. 9 workshop. Meeting locations […]
RT @MultCoSO: Please remember that oversized vehicles will not fit on Columbia River Hwy between Vista House and Ainsworth Campground. A de… about 5 months ago via Twitter for iPhone