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Month: May 2011

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest Releases Biofuels Study

May 31, 2011
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The Port of Portland is part of Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest, a regional effort to explore and study aviation biofuels. Last week, alongside partner groups Boeing, Alaska Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Spokane International Airport, and Washington State University, the Port attended a press conference addressing the group’s recently completed study on the feasibility and challenges…

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Invasive Species Monitoring More Important Than Ever

May 24, 2011
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The Port’s Natural Resource program actively works on invasive species issues at both our airports and seaports. Many of you have seen our display on the threat of invasive zebra and Quagga mussels and heard Marla Harrison, our marine and industrial development environmental manager, talk about our invasive mussel monitoring stations and partnerships with the…

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Weekend Visitors to PDX

May 23, 2011
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  We occasionally see some unusual aircraft at Portland International Airport, but this group of aviators might be the most surprising yet. A swarm of bees was discovered this past weekend on a taxiway sign at PDX, and aircraft operations supervisor Kelly Dougan knew just who to call.    The Port work force includes more…

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Readings from “Honoring Our Rivers” Anthology

May 13, 2011
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Don’t miss out on a great event at Powell’s City of Books. Each year, students and teachers from across Oregon publish original poems, essays, and artwork about the Willamette River and other regional watersheds. Powell’s on Burnside will host these budding and established artists at a special reading on Sunday, May 22, at 4 p.m.

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New Events Added to Portland Harbor Series!

May 13, 2011
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Great coverage in the Oregonian of the Portland Harbor: Behind the Scenes tours. Next up: a busy day on Saturday, May 21, with a tour of the Coast Guard facilities on Swan Island and a barge launch at Gunderson. No RSVP required for these events! Check out the PHBTS Facebook page for more details.

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