The Levee Ready Columbia 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 that need to be made. For questions, please contact Evyn Mitchell at emitchell@mcdd.org.
The Levee Ready Columbia Communications Subcommittee meets monthly to provide strategic advice to LRC staff on issues related to communications, community outreach, public engagement, and public affairs. The Communications Subcommittee has developed a wide array of print and digital communications materials and coordinated projects to increase awareness of the risk of flooding along the Columbia River in the Portland metro region. For questions, please contact Evyn Mitchell at emitchell@mcdd.org.
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.
Bring your bike and your friends for a tour of Portland’s levee system! The Multnomah County Drainage District, Verde, Andando en Bicicletas y Caminando (ABC), and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council will lead this 17-mile bike trip on easy terrain along the lower Columbia Slough in N/NE Portland.Riders will learn about the functionality and history of Portland’s levee system which protects people and properties from flooding, as well as the work that’s being done to ensure that the levee system meets modern standards for public safety. Participants will also learn about the Vanport Flood of 1948 and discuss the lasting impacts on communities then and today.Representatives from Levee Ready Columbia, a collaboration of government, business, and neighborhood organizations working together to evaluate the condition of our local levee network and to ensure valuable regional resources are protected in the future, will also share information. Riders will explore how the levees are managed for the balance of safety, recreation, and restoration. Start/End Location: Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) Register Here! This event is not recommended for children and youth under age 15. Spanish translation services will be provided at the event. Note Helmets required; recommended for ages 15+. FREE. Riders must be comfortable...