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Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Oil Re-Refining Company, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

April 10, 2017 4:40 p.m.

Oil Re-Refining, Inc. submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility license to consolidate and reload oily cleanup materials (such as oily rags, booms, absorbents, etc.). To share your views on the renewal application, comment by 5 p.m. May 19, 2017.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Aloha Garbage Company, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

April 10, 2017 11:52 a.m.

Aloha Garbage Company submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility license to operate a facility that receives and processes mixed dry waste to recover recyclable materials. The facility also receives and processes yard debris for reloading to authorized compost facilities. To share your views on the renewal application, comment by 5 p.m. May 15, 2017.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Allwood Recyclers, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

April 10, 2017 11:41 a.m.

Allwood Recyclers, Inc. submitted an application to renew its current Metro solid waste facility license to operate a yard debris compost facility. To share your views on the renewal application, comment by 5 p.m. May 15, 2017.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on KB Recycling, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

April 10, 2017 9:13 a.m.

KB Recycling, Inc. submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility license to operate a facility that receives and sorts mixed dry waste to recover recyclable materials. To share your views on the renewal application, comment by 5 p.m. May 15, 2017.

Now open for applications, inspiration: Community Placemaking grants

By Craig Beebe

April 3, 2017 3:30 p.m.

photo: example of placemaking by Ben Stone

Metro is launching a new program to support community-driven placemaking activities across greater Portland. Now through May 26, interested organizations, governments and agencies can apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to create placemaking projects that promote equity, partnerships and community empowerment.

Estella Ehelebe: Meet the woman who preserved Oxbow Park's ancient forest and broke barriers

By Yuxing Zheng

April 3, 2017 10 a.m.

The beloved ancient forest at Oxbow is intact today thanks in part to Estella Ehelebe, who was the first black woman to lead the parks system.

Metro parks, Oregon Zoo team up to provide vegetation to animals

By Guadalupe Triana

March 31, 2017 9:40 a.m.

Picture of Oregon Zoo elephant consuming browse

Through a collaboration that started in spring 2016, volunteers collect the leaves, twigs and vegetation left over from pruning and other grounds maintenance done at Metro parks, natural areas and cemeteries. The debris is delivered to the Oregon Zoo, where animals consume the vegetation, known as browse.

Learning from Buffalo and Denver: Can tax credits help restore polluted sites?

By Craig Beebe

March 29, 2017 10:40 a.m.

Tax credits can help clean up pollution and renew communities, three experts from Buffalo and Denver told Oregon leaders and professionals during a visit to Portland last week – but it's important to think carefully as they're set up.

4 questions with Rudy Rolon-Rivas

By Guadalupe Triana

March 29, 2017 10:33 a.m.

At Latino Network, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and transforming the lives of Latinos, Rolon-Rivas is responsible for mentoring and guiding youths. Using his love and knowledge of nature, Rolon-Rivas hopes to inspire kids to venture outdoors and learn more about their surroundings.

4 preguntas para Rudy Rolon-Rivas

By Guadalupe Triana

March 29, 2017 10:32 a.m.

En Latino Network, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que se dedica al fortalecimiento de la comunidad latina, Rolon-Rivas es responsable de guiar y aconsejar a jóvenes. Usando su pasión y conocimiento de la naturaleza, Rolon-Rivas espera inspirar a los jóvenes para que salgan al aire libre y aprendan más sobre sus alrededores.

Key legislative committee signs off on growth boundary reform

By Nick Christensen

March 24, 2017 9:18 a.m.

Reforms to give Metro more flexibility in managing the urban growth boundary earned a unanimous thumbs-up from eight state legislators Thursday, as the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources recommended approval of H.B. 2095.

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Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Oil Re-Refining Company, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Aloha Garbage Company, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Allwood Recyclers, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on KB Recycling, Inc. solid waste facility license renewal

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Now open for applications, inspiration: Community Placemaking grants

Estella Ehelebe: Meet the woman who preserved Oxbow Park's ancient forest and broke barriers

Metro parks, Oregon Zoo team up to provide vegetation to animals

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Key legislative committee signs off on growth boundary reform