We have an interesting agenda this month that includes:
Port of Portland discussing a revised Overhead Approach pattern for the fighters
Joel Schoening – MCDD – Datum usage, and Levee Update
Dave Baker – Neighborhood Clean-up
1) East Columbia 22 April
2) Bridgeton 20 May
Sally & Barbara – High Water Markers to be placed in our neighborhood
Select Picnic Committee members
We hope you can join us! – Gary Kunz
In case you haven’t heard about it (or smelled it…), we’d like to let you know that our neighbors on Hayden Island are going gangbusters to deal with an environmental issue they most unfortunately have to deal with far too often… The Big Stink!
Here’s a link to the website they put together that pretty well tells the story…
Portland North Harbor Neighbors – pdxnhn.org
Given the shifting winds around here, it’s not uncommon for some of that foul stench to blow our way. So, whether you’re motivated by civic involvement or olifactory self-interest, we encourage you to take a moment to check out their site and get involved.
More resources on The Big Stink – and air pollution issues in this area in general…
The Portland Tribune ran an article on March 7, 2017: The Big Stink on Hayden Island
Volkswagen Settlement Fuels A Fight To Phase Out Dirty Old Diesel Engines
Thursday, April 06, 2017
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Columbia Community Bible Church
420 NE Marine Dr.
Portland, OR.
Agenda:
1. Why did BES (BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) purchase 5-6 (approximate) larger parcel properties and what is the current proposal to purchase the western 17 acres of the Brandwein (between ne South Shore R. and NE Meadow Dr. west of NE 13th Ave) property?
2. Which program did the city tap to pay over a million dollars for these property purchases ? Did city PDX City Council approve these purchases? What mission plan is in place?
3. With city ownership, does this property contribute to our tax base?
4. Penn2 (Peninsula Drainage District #2) drainage assessment; will the city pick up their portion of the fees or will the private property owners pick up the tab?
5. The ECNA NRMP (Natural Resources Management Plan) has been guiding development since 1990. What input from our ECNA plan and formal communications will BES have with the neighbors about future land divisions and use of these properties including the upland portions?
6. Will dividing off the wetlands terminate the aggregate concepts formula for maintaining future housing?
Open Discussion.
Martha Johnston (503-720-5035)
Land Use Committee Chair
ps – Martha relayed this to me on 3/29. Apologies for the delay in posting. – LL
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Ever wonder about that slow-moving channel of water running through Gresham, Fairview, and NE & N Portland? This free hands-on workshop will explore the unique character, challenges and opportunities of the Columbia Slough and its Watershed. You’ll learn about soil & sediment in relation to water quality, how the Slough has changed over time, and what that means for fish, wildlife, people and businesses. Open to everyone interested in learning more about the Columbia Slough Watershed.
The Columbia Slough Watershed Council
The City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services
The City of Portland, Portland Water Bureau
Friends of Smith and Bybee Lakes
Levee Ready Columbia
Multnomah County Drainage Districts
Portland State University
Pre-registration is required for this free workshop.
Light refreshments will be provided. Suitable for adults and teens 14 & up.
Location:
McKinstry Co
16790 NE Mason St
Portland, OR 97230
Contact: Karen Carrillo, karen.carrillo@columbiaslough.org 503-281-1132
East Columbia Neighborhood Association 