When the draft remedial investigation report for the Portland Harbor Superfund site is stacked vertically, it’s nearly three feet high. Packed with maps, charts, and graphs, the report, which was submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency by a coalition of businesses and public agencies in October 2009, analyzes more than 1 million data points. But…
Just like roadways, runways wear out and need regular maintenance. Portland International Airport has three runways, so when any one runway is closed for maintenance, the other runways often carry more aircraft traffic until the repairs are complete. This creates changes in the air that are almost always noticed by people on the ground. The…
Port of Portland staff will move into our new headquarters building at Portland International Airport May 1. In June, we’re throwing open the doors to our airport neighbors. Join us for a fun afternoon of refreshments, building tours, and presentations on the building’s green elements, including an ecoroof and an onsite wastewater treatment plant, the…
On Oct. 29, 2009, Mike Erdmann, a plumber with the Port’s marine facilities maintenance team, was inspecting the fire suppression system inside a warehouse at the Port’s Terminal 2 marine facility. It was a routine inspection until he noticed a large, female red-tailed hawk with an injured wing limping around the warehouse. Erdmann immediately called…
The hustle and bustle at Portland International Airport includes a constant dance of vehicles: passenger cars, taxis, shuttle buses, and delivery trucks carrying cargo and supplies. For many of these vehicles, a running engine is usually not necessary, like those waiting in the cell phone parking lot or making deliveries to certain parts of the…
Founded in 1880, Shaver Transportation is a family-owned company that operates barges and tugs on the Columbia River and in Portland Harbor. Rob Rich, director of administration, has been with Shaver for 25 years. Here, he speaks about Shaver’s investment in projects that reduce air emissions from their operations. What motivated Shaver to move to…
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