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6 Things You Need to Know about Our New Environmental Report

March 14, 2018
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Learn detailed insights and data on our environmental performance. Our new environmental report features current projects in air quality, energy management, land quality, natural resources and water resources, and shares what’s on deck for 2018. Our air, water and land operations have an impact on the environment, and the report gives a comprehensive overview of…

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Port of Portland ranks in Top 10 for Local Government Purchasers of Green Power

February 16, 2018
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A transition to a clean energy future means investing in renewable energy. Since 2010, we’ve purchased Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) exceeding 100 percent of electric energy use throughout the Port of Portland. This investment not only covers our energy consumption, it also includes tenants who occupy our facilities. U.S. EPA Green Power Partnership ranks us…

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6 Tips to Engage Employees in EcoChallenge

January 30, 2018
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Engaging employees in sustainability initiatives takes creativity and strategy. Learn how we used the EcoChallenge platform to supercharge employee activity in behaviors that reduce environmental impacts and promote wellness. EcoChallenge is a two-week online behavior change program hosted by the Northwest Earth Institute each October. The platform gives individuals a fun and social online way to commit…

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Discover Portland’s Hidden Island with Northwest Youth Corps

September 18, 2017
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While traveling across the I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge, you may have noticed a verdant natural area tucked in the Columbia River. Known as Government Island, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department manages fishing, boating and camping along its shoreline. While a popular destination for boaters, interior lands remain a mystery. We own the island and manage…

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Have You Helped a Pollinator Today?

July 3, 2017
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Next time you enjoy fruits, vegetables or even chocolate, you might consider – have you helped a pollinator today? In celebration of National Pollinator Week, we share our story on how we partnered with the Xerces Society to enhance pollinator habitat on Government Island on the Columbia River. Pollinators are bees, butterflies, insects and even birds that…

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Vanport Wetlands Open for the Mosaic Festival

May 12, 2017
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The 90.5 acre Vanport Wetlands Mitigation site, owned and managed by the Port of Portland, will be open to the public on Monday, May 29, 2017 from 10 am to 3 pm as part of the Vanport Mosaic Festival tours of the historic Vanport site. Tours begin at the Portland Expo Center and pre-registration is encouraged. The site…

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Port of Portland Receives STAR Award for Community Advisory Committee

May 10, 2017
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The 2015 STAR Award for Citizen Involvement has been awarded by the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) to the Port of Portland for their excellence in creating and leading a Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The award recognizes the Port of Portland for actively promoting and implementing the values of Oregon’s Statewide Planning Goal 1:…

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5 Tips for Biking to PDX

May 1, 2017
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In celebration of the Bike More Challenge from May 1st-31st, we share tips to plan your next bike trip to Portland International Airport. Our comprehensive interactive website map shows trail routes and facilities. With a little planning you can make the journey to the airport, find free and convenient airport bike parking, or even take your…

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Paving a Green Path for Exports

April 24, 2017
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To minimize stormwater runoff, the Auto Warehousing Corporation in conjunction with the Port is using porous pavement in the construction of an 18-acre finished vehicle storage lot adjacent to Terminal 6 to accommodate export vehicle volume expansion. Porous pavement allows for rainwater to infiltrate the ground mimicking a natural hydrologic system. It also filters out…

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10 Ways to be a Sustainable Traveler at PDX

April 19, 2017
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When it comes to taking care of our planet, small actions make a big difference! In celebration of Earth Day, discover 10 ways to be a sustainable traveler at Portland International Airport. 1. Bring Your Water Bottle  On average, PDX customers save over 5,000 plastic bottles a day by using water stations to refill personal…

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