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OCTOBER.26.2014
Levee Repair & Accreditation: Oregon Solutions Overview

Our levee repair & accreditation is an official Oregon Solutions project. Please visit the link below for a project overview & update of recent engineering assessments conducted for PEN1 and PEN2.http://orsolutions.org/osproject/MCDD

OCTOBER.21.2014
Portland Tribune Article on Levee Issues from Recent Engineering Assessment

Below is a link to an article by the Portland Tribune covering the Columbia River levee issues and recent levee engineering assessment.http://pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/237573-102968-officials-keep-nervous-watch-on-levees

JUNE.18.2014
June Meeting to Elect Board Members

Keep Bridgeton Thriving & Unique | Help Elect the BoardHelp elect the Bridgeton Neighborhood Association board and keep Bridgeton a thriving and unique neighborhood. The BNA is a community organization working on the issues and needs of our neighborhood: the environment, land use, safety and community.

Vote for a Board That Cares

We'll have a slate of current and new nominations for board members who want to serve.

Add Your Voice - Get Involved

Being a board member doesn't have to be a huge time commitment. Contribute your energies on projects that match your skills and interests and help make the decisions that make Portland's smallest neighborhood the city's best kept secret.

We're looking for new board members who want to make a difference and build Bridgeton's capacity to take action to move forward our priorities.

Write-ins and floor nominations will be welcomed at the meeting.

Meeting Agenda:

• Kayla Mullis from the Multnomah County Drainage District will bring us up-to-date with a short presentation on the levee certification process.


• Board Election - pick up a ballot upon entering the meeting and vote for the slate of people. Write-ins and floor nominations are welcomed at the meeting. So far, the current slate is: Leslie Sawyer, Matt Whitney, Walter Valenta, Ann Neuenschwander, Elizabeth Sanders, Scott Niesen, Brian Stipek, Andrew Painter, Bill Coffman, Lynn Dorman


• Update on neighborhood issues: BNA finances, nuisance trailers, land use/development projects


• Discussion of possible upcoming issues/projects we could take up: neighborhood beautification, crime and safety, annual picnic, other?


• Results of election and open discussion

When:  Wednesday June, 18th 2014 - 7:00PM

Where:  New Location | 517 NE Roth | Suite G | Roth Estates

APRIL.3.2014
Upcoming Geotechnical Drilling on Bridgeton Road

To keep the levees accredited within FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (see the Levee Accreditation page for more information), the Drainage District must investigate the current condition of the levee system. To do this, staff and engineering consultants are compiling existing information and gathering new data on the current condition of the levee system. This information will be used to identify possible deficiencies.The first step in the investigation is to conduct an above ground survey of the the levee systems, and identify all structures and vegetation within the levee right of way. This effort has been completed for PEN 1 and PEN 2. The next step is to explore the conditions of the levees beneath the surface. To do this, the Drainage District must drill boreholes and remove soil samples at periodic intervals along the levee system, in some cases within the levee itself and in others on nearby land.

The geotechnical engineering consultants that will be evaluating the levee for accreditation have identified around 135 proposed boring locations in the PEN 1 and PEN 2 districts. At these locations, a drilling contractor will drill holes less than 8 inches in diameter, from 25 to 100 feet deep. The proposed drilling work falls within public rights of way and on private property. The Districts will enter into access agreements or obtain permits with each impacted property owner or easement holder before beginning work.

To see where this work will occur, and when, please visit the Multnomah County Drainage District website.

OCTOBER.15.2013
Levee Herbicide Application Planned for Tuesday, October 15th

The Multnomah County Drainage District No. 1 is planning to apply an herbicide (Garlon 3A) on Tuesday, October 15th (weather permitting) to help control the growth of invasive weeds on the levee.Peninsula Drainage District No.2 will post notification signs 48 hours prior to the herbicide application. Signs will be removed 48 hours after the herbicide application has been completed. Garlon 3A is an herbicide registered by EPA (registration # 62719-37) to be used adjacent to waterways.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Josh McNamee at the MCDD Pen #2 - 503.281.5675, ext. 310, jmcnamee@mcdd.org. Check the The Peninsula Drainage District #2 web site for more information.

JULY.28.2013
Columbia Slough Watershed Council press release

The Columbia Slough Regatta, the largest one-day paddle in Oregon, returns for its 19th anniversary on Sunday, July 28th from 9 am to 1 pm. This annual celebration of the Columbia Slough highlights recreation opportunities on this hidden gem of local waterways, and draws more than 400 participants for a morning of free paddling and fun.This year's Regatta launches from the Multnomah County Drainage District Launch on 1880 NE Elrod Dr Portland, OR 97211. Paddlers will travel east along the slough, home to great blue herons, river otters, beavers and more! On land, participants will have a chance to view Portland's' cross levee system in action and learn how flood protection works in this area. Before and after paddling, participants can visit with local water and nature-based organizations and enjoy hands-on family activities. Free t-shirts and refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

Complimentary 45-minute canoe and kayak rentals are available through the Council, but advanced registration is required at www.columbiaslough.org. Life jackets and paddles are included with these rentals, which tend to fill up weeks in advance. Participants with their own human-powered watercraft and safety equipment are welcome to come without reservations, and crews will be available to help unload and transport boats. The suggested donation of $8 per person supports the Columbia Slough Watershed Council's programs and events.

"The Regatta is a celebration I look forward to each year," said Susan Barthel, a long-time supporter of the Columbia Slough. "It's amazing how much free outdoor fun we have in the city!"

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is a diverse group of neighbors, property owners, businesses, environmental advocates, recreation activists, and government agencies representatives. Its mission is: "to foster action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Columbia Slough and its watershed."

APRIL.15.2013
The Next BNA General Meeting Will be on April 15th

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next BNA general meeting. It will be held at Leslie's House. The address is 55 NE Bridgeton RD Slip 8 Portland, OR 97211Meeting starts at 7:00pm