Portland Harbor Community Coalition

We are a coalition of community groups working to elevate the voices of the communities most impacted by the cleanup of the Portland Harbor Superfund site.

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The virtual meeting will start with a research presentation by Dr. Manuel Garcia-Jaramillo, to share the results of a water quality study conducted in the Portland Harbor Superfund Site. Followed by a moderated Q&A session.

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See this Instagram photo by @phccoalition https://t.co/pxdZMcM9zF

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This study dives deep into environmental health, uncovering critical insights into the impacts of contaminants in our waterways.

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Join us for a community workshop to explore the findings from PHCC and Oregon State University's collaborative surface water study in the lower Willamette River. The Portland Harbor Non-Target Screening Study, led by a research team at Oregon State University.

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PHCC is proud to endorse Ballot Measure 26-225; a renewal of Metro Parks and Nature Levy on this November's ballot, similar to how the passed levy is funding Willamette Cove!

Vote Yes on 26-225!

(Alt: The first slide reads, “YES for Parks & Nature, VOTE YES ON MEASURE 26-225”).

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/cT7F3nzvjM

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/WlSJp4mM4j

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Hope to see you tomorrow night (Thursday at 6pm) Some projects are really heating up and we could use as much community input as possible. https://t.co/Uq3pI3z0BE

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We will also be seeking support for a media Op-Ed and polluter survey that PHCC and our partner, Blue Green Alliance, have been drafting to pressure responsible parties to commit to a Portland Harbor Community Benefits Agreement. Head to our bio for the Zoom meeting link! (2/2)

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Join us virtually this Thursday evening, May 19, from 6-8pm to learn about and inform the air, soil and water sampling projects coming this summer. The PHCC team and some research guests are excited to share initial plans, sampling maps and seek community guidance. (1/2)

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The agencies will have a tent set up under the bridge by the railroad tracks for community questions.

Let’s keep the momentum going around the community-led efforts to address the contamination in Cathedral Park! (3/3)

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After sustained pressure from PHCC, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has finally committed to conduct soil sampling for toxic PCBs at Cathedral Park this month. (1/3)

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DEQ will be conducting sampling in Cathedral Park at N. Bradford Street May 16th-18th from 9:00am-4:00pm. Stop by if you want to observe the sampling process, see the new informative signage along the railroad tracks, and converse with DEQ, OHA, and City of Portland staff. (2/3)

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📢Soil sampling for PCBs in Cathedral Park!
Please take a moment to fill out this survey to let DEQ know how you use the park. The survey data will directly influence sampling plans and evaluation methods and is available in English and Spanish. Survey link in bio! (1/3)

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In his op-ed, @EnvProtectioNet member David Coursen breaks down Congress’ ongoing defunding of EPA’s budget that will continue to disproportionately harm communities of color on the frontlines of the climate catastrophe and environmental justice movements. https://t.co/67RnRoRdj2

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We’ve been fighting for informative signage, outreach materials, & further sampling to publicize the harms of long term PCB exposure, & have been making rapid progress.​​ Let’s keep the momentum going around community-led efforts to address the contamination in Cathedral Park!

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📢Soil sampling for PCBs in Cathedral Park!
Please take a moment to fill out this survey to let DEQ know how you use the park. The survey data will directly influence sampling plans and evaluation methods and is available in English and Spanish. Survey link in bio! (1/3)

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In recent months, PHCC has alerted community members of the high levels of PCB contamination present in the soil at Cathedral Park. The state has known about this for 10+ years,yet they chose to not prioritize cleanup, allowing people and animals to continue to be exposed. (2/3)

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Make a one-time or sustained contribution today to allow PHCC to continue this fight to heal the river and support river communities.

Link to donate: https://t.co/43s5dZwFWo

Happy Earth Day everyone! 🌎
(3/3)

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Last week the PHCC team spoke with a group of @UPortland students who are taking a course in Organizing for Environmental Justice. (1/3)

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On this year’s Earth Day, we acknowledge the need to uplift the power of the youth and generations to come who will continue to be the ones on the frontlines of the climate justice movement. (2/3)