I-5 Bridge Replacement Project – IBR – Come Speak to the Project Team

Updates on redesign of Marine Drive, MLK and I-5 Attend the Next Association Meeting! October 11 @ 7:00 – 8:00 PM   The East Columbia Neighborhood Association is calling all neighbors to attend the next meeting in July for an update from the Interstate Bridge Replacement program.  This massive project is at a critical stage in hearing from the surrounding neighborhoods. Right now an Environmental Impact Study is being conducted. This is the time for the program to hear from East Columbia residents about how the proposed designs will impact us positvely or negatively.  Please attend next month to see the changes to Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Marine Dr, 6th Ave and Vancouver Way; among others. Residents can ask questions and express concerns to the IBR team. In addition, we will have updates from Patrick Henry, Land Use Chair, on the weekly meetings a group of neighbors have been holding to discuss the viability of a new 12 unit Cottage Cluster development on the corner of NE Meadow Drive & 13th Ave. Don’t miss the updates on this fast moving project! See You There! Columbia Community Bible Church Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm or via Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81023556224?pwd=dUsrSG1zS2RHRVVnUlM5QWtXbFR4QT09 Meeting ID: 810 2355 6224 Passcode: 376971

TriMet is laser-focused on rolling out our Forward Together Service Concept. It’s our roadmap to expand bus service by more than 30% as we redesign our bus network to bring more service to more people. We’ve put together a bundle of improvements and adjustments that we’d like to start putting in place as soon as August of 2024. But we need the community’s help to make sure the plan we put together will best serve the transportation needs of our region. Does it fulfill our goals to increase our ridership and improve connections for people with low and limited incomes who rely on transit to get to work, school and important appointments every day? Click Here for Open House Details

Explore the science of environmental cleanups while learning about Willamette Cove! Test your skills with science challenges All-ages scavenger hunt and games Exploration stations for learning about Willamette Cove history and cleanup science Meet the environmental scientists working at Willamette Cove Connect with community groups About Willamette Cove: The Willamette River holds historical, natural, and cultural significance for our region’s Tribes. Since time immemorial, Indigenous people have relied on the river for traditional ceremonies, celebrations and harvests that are essential cultural practices. Today, Tribes and local Indigenous communities are among the most impacted by environmental contamination. Willamette Cove is a former industrial site in North Portland along the east bank of the Willamette River. The in-water, shoreline, and upland areas of Willamette Cove require environmental cleanup to address human and ecological health risks from historical industrial contamination for the site to become a nature park in the future. Event Partners: The event is sponsored by the City of Portland, Oregon Department of State Lands, Port of Portland, and Metro. Co-sponsors: Blueprint Foundation, Portland Harbor Community Coalition, Portland Harbor Community Advisory Group , and Portland Audubon. Questions? Email jessica.terlikowski@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-865-6704.  MORE INFORMATION

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TriMet is laser-focused on rolling out our Forward Together Service Concept. It’s our roadmap to expand bus service by more than 30% as we redesign our bus network to bring more service to more people. We’ve put together a bundle of improvements and adjustments that we’d like to start putting in place as soon as August of 2024. But we need the community’s help to make sure the plan we put together will best serve the transportation needs of our region. Does it fulfill our goals to increase our ridership and improve connections for people with low and limited incomes who rely on transit to get to work, school and important appointments every day? More

TriMet • 1800 SW 1st Ave., Suite 300, Portland, OR 97201

Volunteer for the Annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup!

Let’s Make a Splash Together! Join the 2023 Beach & Riverside Cleanup. Calling all nature enthusiasts and eco-conscious volunteers! The annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup is open for registration. Mark your calendars for September 9th to 17th, as SOLVE brings you over 60 project sites spanning the Oregon Coast, Portland, the Willamette Valley, and Southern Oregon  – with the main events culminating on Saturday, September 16th. Whether you’re a coastal explorer or a city dweller there’s a site just for you!This event has become a cherished tradition for countless community members and families, and we invite everyone to be a part of our incredible journey towards environmental stewardship by volunteering at one of our many available beach cleanups, river cleanups, or habitat restoration events. Why Join? Be a part of decades of stewardship. This initiative has united communities and removed over 2.5 million pounds of litter and marine debris from Oregon’s waterways since its inception in 1986. Make a tangible impact. Last year, 3,000 volunteers removed 50,000 pounds of debris! Let’s make waves together! Saturday, September 16th is International Coastal Cleanup Day. SOLVE is teaming up with the Ocean Conservancy Group to be a part of the worldwide effort to eliminate trash from our coastline. SOLVE is dedicated to protecting and improving Oregon’s natural spaces, and we can’t do it without dedicated and passionate volunteers like yourself. Let’s keep Oregon pristine and breathtaking for generations to come. Together, we can turn the tide on pollution!SOLVE’s Beach & Riverside Cleanup is in partnership with Subaru of Portland, and additional support from OnPoint Community Credit Union, Bamboo Sushi, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Metro, BottleDrop, Knife River, Koin, Fred Meyer, Chevron, Clean Water Services, Tillamook County Creamery Association, and Tektronix.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE BEACH & RIVERSIDE CLEANUP

Event Highlight: Heart of Cartm Nehalem Bay Cleanup

At the end of summer, SOLVE mobilizes dozens of community-led projects and thousands of volunteers to protect and improve Oregon’s waterways from source to sea. This year, we are proud to highlight the Downtown Nehalem and Riverside Cleanup hosted by The City of Nehalem, in cooperation with Heart of Cartm. Every year an estimated eight-million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean, and 80% of all marine debris comes from inland sources. Come be part of the solution by joining this cleanup event.“The critical focus area of this Fall cleanup will be the flood zone in downtown Nehalem.” explains Jessi Just, Heart of Cartm Executive Director. “However, all roadside and yard litter will eventually get carried out to sea with rain and wind. Once it’s in the water, it becomes more costly to remove and a greater hazard to wildlife. Don’t let those King Tides take out your trash!” If you want to take part in this annual Oregon tradition, please register through the link on the button below.

VOLUNTEER AT THE DOWNTOWN NEHALEM BAY CLEANUP

Bear Creek Stewardship Day Fall 2023

SOLVE is immensely proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of The Bear Creek Stewards, an exceptional organization whose dedication to restoring watersheds and streams has made an enduring impact on their southern Oregon community in Jackson County. They are a collaboration of individuals and organizations that promote a thriving Bear Creek Greenway corridor through the convergence of art, environmental stewardship, and recreation.They are inviting all volunteers to join their annual Bear Creek Stewardship Day in southern Oregon on September 16th! This cleanup event is about creating a local community-based investment in keeping the Bear Creek corridor clean and keeping trash out of the stream. The Bear Creek Stewards are leading NINE cleanup and restoration events at creek access points starting from the following locations: Alba Drive in Medford, Northridge Terrace in Medford, McAndrews Road, Coyote Trails, Hawthorne Park, Blue Heron Park, Pine St in Central Point, Wranglers Arena in Ashland, and Lynn Newbry Park in Talent.Just like the Bear Creek Stewards, you too can make a monumental difference in your community. If you aspire to become an event leader, we are here to support you every step of the way. For more information about these events or how to become an event leader, please reach out to us at info@solveoregon.org or click the button below. CONTACT SOLVE   Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities!  9/2 – Colwood & Columbia Slough Natural Area Urgent Need  Cleanup – Northeast Portland9/9 – Wilson River Recreation Sites Cleanup – Tillamook9/9 – Friends of Fall Creek Watershed Cleanup – Lowell9/10 – Down the River Cleanup – Barton Park – Boring9/16 – Manzanita Beach Cleanup – Manzanita9/16 – Central Eastside Beach & Riverside Cleanup – Portland9/16 – Sellwood Riverfront Park – Portland9/16 – Cannon Beach Cleanup – Cannon Beach9/16 – Agate Beach Cleanup – Newport9/16 – Wecoma Neighborhood and Beach Cleanup – Lincoln City9/20 – Portland Business District Cleanup – Old Town Portland9/21 – Urgent Need Cleanup Event at NE 33rd and Sunderland – Northeast Portland9/28 – Waterway Cleanup Series Wrap-Up at High Rocks Park – Gladstone9/30 – Tom McCall Bowl Beach Clean up – PortlandDon’t see an event in your area? Click on the button below to view our full list of upcoming cleanup and restoration events. SOLVE’S COMPLETE EVENTS CALENDAR DONATE NOW STAY CONNECTED

SOLVE1501 SW Jefferson St. Portland, OR 97201 info@solveoregon.org solveoregon.org

Summer Update Friends and neighbors, I have kept busy this summer getting out in the community and preparing for the 2024 short legislative session. I wanted to take a moment to share with you some updates on the work that I have been doing so far this summer. I look forward to more community meetings and events. Save the Date: Fall Town Hall Click on flyer to RSVP for the Town Hall. Priorities Signed By Governor Kotek On August 15th, Governor Tina Kotek held a ceremonial signing for two of my priority bills:

HB 2002: Reproductive Health & Access to Care Act restores the abortion rights Oregonians had under Roe v. Wade, expands insurance coverage for gender-affirming care, and protects Oregon medical providers’ ability to give the best, most appropriate care to their patients.

HB 2697: Establishes ratios for healthcare workers that requires a minimum number of staff in a unit to provide safe patient care. Requires hospitals to establish technical staff and service staff staffing committees to develop staffing plans, in addition to nurse staffing committees.

Out in the Community

Post Session Town Hall

On July 27th, I joined Representative Dexter, Senator Steiner and Senator Frederick for a post session town hall. We discussed our priorities from the 2023 session that passed and what we are working on for the 2024 short legislative session. Community came out to show support for emergency routes for the St. Johns Peninsula, addiction services, and transportation.

Rosa Parks Elementary School Visit

I had an opportunity to tour Rosa Parks Elementary School. While there I got to see work being done to bridge academic gaps in their Summer Acceleration Academy. I’m looking forward to visiting & personally supporting more schools in HD 44.

Supporting SEIU 49 Workers

I’m proud to stand with SEIU 49 healthcare workers in their fight for a FAIR CONTRACT! Healthcare workers have sacrificed their time, energy & well being to care for us. It’s now time for employers to take care of them!

2023 Willamette Falls Lamprey Celebration

I had the pleasure of joining Representative Annessa Hartman​ at the Yakama Nation 2023 Willamette Falls Lamprey Celebration. It was great to learn more about the Yakama Nation and threats to the lamprey, one of their primary food sources.

Upcoming Events

Doula Conference

On September 8th, I will be speaking at the 2023 Second Annual SMC Doula Conference: Restoring the Village to Improve Birth Outcomes. If you would like to register for the conference, click the image below. Registration ends on August 25h.

Kenton Street Fair

I will be attending the Kenton Street Fair on Sunday, August 27th. I am excited to see all of the vendors and enjoy some local food. 

I have added a Spanish version of my newsletter that will be posted shortly after the English newsletter is posted here. If you know of someone who would benefit from receiving my newsletter in Spanish, please send them this link to sign up.  I look forward to attending more events this summer and fall. Please let my office know if you have ideas of places I should visit in North and Northeast Portland.  Best,

Travis Nelson
State Representative
House District 44

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1444
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-275, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.TravisNelson@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/nelson​

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Cleaner Air Oregon  Cumulative Health Risk Pilot, VIRTUAL Listening Session    Aug. 15, 2023, 2 to 3:30 p.m.  AND Sept. 12, 2023, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Cleaner Air Oregon: Community Health Risk Pilot program is an opportunity to work with a community and learn how air pollution from many sources, all together, may affect their health.    

This pilot project is an opportunity to look at how air pollution from many sources, all together, may affect the health.  In 2018 the Oregon legislature, in Senate Bill (SB) 1541, per ORS 468A.339, granted DEQ the authority to conduct an area risk pilot study for assessing, and regulating, the cumulative health risks from the emissions of industrial air toxics. DEQ is in the first phase of this CAO Cumulative Health Risk Pilot and is seeking input from you for determining where the study should take place.  

  

Community members are key sources of information for this pilot project therefore DEQ is hosting a listening session to receive feedback about additional considerations when choosing a pilot area beyond the requirements from the bill.  

Virtual Listening Sessions:

• Aug. 15, 2023, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
  Agenda: Español  |  Tiếng Việt  |  English
  Slides: English  |  Español 
• Sept. 12, 2023, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  Agenda: Español  |  Tiếng Việt  |  English
  Slides: English  |  Español

Download a printable flyer  |  Tải xuống tờ rơi có thể in được  |  Descargar folleto en versión para impression 

Schedule  

5 min.	Welcome and introductions
10 min	Background
15 min	Pilot Study Area
55 min   (or less)	Community Feedback
5 min	Next Steps

For additional information please check project website or email Morgan Schafer.