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LRC Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Location TBD/video and teleconferencing available (see notes)

The Levee Ready Columbia Technical Advisory Committee (TASC) meets monthly to discuss, review, and advise on technical issues related to LRC's objectives and projects. The members of the TASC supported the completion of the geotechnical investigation of the entire 27-mile levee system, including the coordination of drilling hundreds of holes into the levees to test their stability. Up next the TASC will be identifying a set of alternative solutions to address seven deficiencies identified within the levee system that must be remedied in order to preserve accreditation through FEMA. If you have questions about the TASC, or are interested in participating, please contact Julia Babcock a jjb@pdx.edu.

Explorando el Columbia Slough

Whitaker Ponds Nature Park 7040 NE 47th Ave, Portland, United States

Celebrate nature in the city and the environment of the Columbia Slough at the 17th annual ¡Explorando Festival! This bilingual family festival offers nature-based activities in Spanish and English for all ages. Our theme this year is “¡Sin Plastico!” meaning “No Plastic”. ¡Explorando! is free, and includes: -Free guided canoe trips -Live music -Folk dancing & storytelling -A scavenger hunt -Live animals -Skulls & pelts -Macro invertebrates -Plant giveaways -Eco art -Face painting -Food carts -Free reusable bags for the first 400 people -20+ community organizations -Clothing swap -And more! Get more information at https://columbiaslough.org/events/event/139/

2019 Sunday Parkways Routes

Sunday Parkways: North Portland

Kenton Park 7501 N Brandon Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Stop by our booth during Sunday Parkways to learn about the history of flooding along the Lower Columbia River, how our system works, and our ongoing efforts to modernize our infrastructure and the way it is managed. More information about Sunday Parkways is available at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/58929

Info Booth @ Wood Village National Nite Out

Wood Village Baptist Church 23601 NE Arata Rd, Wood Village, OR, United States

Stop by our booth during Wood Village's National Night Out event to learn about the history of flooding along the Lower Columbia River, how our system works, and our ongoing efforts to modernize our infrastructure and the way it is managed. More information about National Night Out is available here http://woodvillagebaptist.org/our-neighbors-matter/wood-village-nite-out/

Great Annual Slough Clean Up

three lauch locations (see notes below)

Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Multnomah County Drainage District, and Levee Ready Columbia for the 12th annual trash-hauling extravaganza! Borrow a boat, bring your own, or sort out trash on land. With your help, the Slough gets cleaner each year! Clearing garbage and debris from the Slough helps to keep water moving through our conveyance systems. This helps to reduce flood-risk for critical habitat, adjacent communities, and visitors. Interested participants will have the opportunity to tour a section of our 27-mile levee system that helps protect people, property and the environment from flooding along the Lower Columbia River. Boats, gloves, tools, and Slough mud provided. For this event we welcome volunteers age 14 and up. 3 LOCATIONS Portland Water Bureau Launch 16650 NE Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97230 Multomah County Drainage District 1880 Ne Elrod Dr. Portland, Oregon 97211 Parkrose 5432 NE 112th Ave. Portland, OR 97220 More information available at https://www.columbiaslough.org/events/event/138/

Info Booth at Troutdale Summer Fest

Glenn Otto Community Park 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, United States

Stop by our booth during the Troutdale Summer Festival at Glen Otto Park to learn about the history of flooding along the Lower Columbia River, how our system works, and our ongoing efforts to modernize our infrastructure and the way it is managed.

2019 Sunday Parkways Routes

Sunday Parkways: Outer NE Portland

John Luby City Park 12914 NE Brazee St, Portland, OR, United States

Stop by our booth during Sunday Parkways to learn about the history of flooding along the Lower Columbia River, how our system works, and our ongoing efforts to modernize our infrastructure and the way it is managed.

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LRC @ Vanport Jazz Festival

Colwood Golf Center 7313 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

Levee Ready Columbia and Multnomah County Drainage District are thrilled to  participate in the 2019 Vanport Jazz Festival. The #VanportJazzFestival honors the city of Vanport and the voices that formed our jazz community by transforming the Colood Golf Course into a cultural revival, welcoming internationally renowned artists and breathing new life into Portland jazz. Stop by our booth to learn more about the history of flooding in our region, our ongoing flood risk, and what we're doing to prepare for the future and enter in a FREE raffle to win a three-hour boat tour on the Columbia River. To get more information or buy tickets, visit https://vanportjazzfestival.com/

large group of people kayaking on the Columbia Slough during the Columbia Slough Watershed Council's Regatta event

Columbia Slough Regatta

1880 NE Elrod Drive, Portland, OR, United States

You're invited to join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Multnomah County Drainage District, and Levee Ready Columbia for the 24th Annual Regatta, a unique on the water paddle festival! The event features complimentary 45-minute canoe and kayak rentals (all equipment provided) for registered attendees. Before and after paddling, participants can visit with local environmental and water-based organizations, enjoy hands-on activities and live music. This year, the event will feature walking tours of the levee system, a flood simulation model, and a storytelling booth sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to collect stories about attendees’ experiences with flooding and connection to the watershed and areas protected by our flood management systems. Click here for more information or to register!