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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/

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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!

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LRC @ the I ❤️ Rockwood Festival

Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, United States

Stop by our booth during the I ❤️ Rockwood Festival 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. Rock the Block and the Nadaka Community Festival have come together to present the "I Heart Rockwood Festival," which will be a day full of entertainment, activities, community resources and giveaways. Come out and enjoy: Live performances all day Food Haircuts School supplies Medical and dental check-ups Forest scavenger hunt This is a free community festival for all ages hosted by Rockwood Preparatory Academy and Friends of Nadaka. More information available at http://friendsofnadaka.org/event/i-heart-rockwood-festival/  

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Levee Ready Columbia IGA Board & Administrative Subcommittee Meeting

Multnomah County Drainage District 1880 NE Elrod Drive, Portland, OR, United States

The Levee Ready Columbia IGA Board & Administrative Subcommittee meets monthly to guide the work of the LRC staff and develop recommendations to deliver to the Levee Ready Columbia Project Team regarding next steps and major decisions.  For questions, please contact Evyn Mitchell at emitchell@mcdd.org.

2019 Sunday Parkways Routes

Sunday Parkways: Downtown Portland

TBA 395 Wythe Avenue, NY, 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.

USACE Feasibility Study Open House

Multnomah County Drainage District 1880 NE Elrod Drive, Portland, OR, United States

Please join the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Levee Ready Columbia to learn more about the 27-mile levee system that reduces the risk of flooding along the Columbia River in Multnomah County, the system’s vulnerabilities, and ideas and efforts to make it more resilient. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Multnomah County Drainage District Office 1880 NE Elrod Drive | Portland, OR 97211 accessible via TriMet Bus #70 Click here for more information about this event

Info Booth at Jade International Market

Portland Community College, SE Campus 2305 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Stop by our booth during Jade International Market 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. Get more information about the event at http://jadedistrictnightmarket.org/2019-jade-international-night-market/

Info Booth @ the 10th Annual Neerchokikoo Powwow

Native American Youth & Family Center 5135 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, United States

Stop by our booth during NAYA's 10th Annual Neerchokikoo Powwow t 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. Get more information about the event at https://nayapdx.org/powwow/main/

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Aquifer Adventure

Portland Water Bureau Launch 16650 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, United States

Stop by our booth at the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Portland Water Bureau's Aquifer Adventure! Event activities will include: - A treasure hunt - Canoe rides - Face painting - Hands-on science activities - Ice cream aquifers and much more! FREE!  No registration required. All activities (including 15-minute canoe rides) are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. More about Portland’s Groundwater: Groundwater from the Columbia South Shore is a secondary source of drinking water for Portland and is a critical component of the region’s drinking water system. Groundwater is used to help meet higher summer water demands and to provide water during emergencies or when Portland’s primary drinking water source, the Bull Run watershed, is not available. This event is a part of the outreach efforts of the Portland Water Bureau’s Groundwater Protection Program. The Cities of Portland, Gresham and Fairview have implemented this program to protect the Columbia South Shore Well Field – a drinking water source for over 900,000 Oregonians. One of the main goals of the groundwater protection program is to educate people and businesses and to prevent chemical spills that could seep into the ground and pollute our drinking water. The cooperation of...