Portland Harbor Community Coalition

🌊 PORTLAND HARBOR SEDIMENT DISPOSAL IN ROSS ISLAND LAGOON?

👥 Join us on Monday, April 13 at 6pm to have open, virtual dialogue about this emerging concept to dispose of contaminated sediment into the Ross Island lagoon. PHCC invited EPA to be transparent about what has transpired so far, and why this concept exists, and to be available for questions from our coalition members and supporters.

✅ Register to attend here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CkMDsesQT7uU1ABR6wmEnQ #/registration
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PHCC is also correcting the narrative. We lead by what all frontline communities think is important for future generations. We understand disposal of contamination is never an easy solution. This is the legacy we have to contend with that stems from colonization and exploitation of our land and waters.

📰 Read PHCC’s Op-Ed here:
https://www.wweek.com/news/dialogue/2026/04/02/readers-respond-to-river-pollution-sex-trafficking-and-other-stories/

💦 Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup is entering a critical phase — and emerging discussions are underway about the potential use of Ross Island lagoon as a disposal site for contaminated sediment — a few miles upriver.

🔔 PHCC wants communities to know:

There is no finalized land sale. There is no formal proposal submitted. This is still in early discussion stages.

At the same time, decisions being explored now could shape the future of the Willamette River and its peoples and wildlife for generations.

❓Key questions remain:

1. How will Tribal Nations be centered in decision-making?
2. How will environmental, seismic, and long-term containment risks be addressed?
3. How will impacts to critical habitat and river systems be evaluated?
4. How will cumulative health impacts and risks be considered for all regional communities?
5. Whatever cleanup/disposal plan is determined, how can proven community benefits tools ensure disproportionately impacted communities benefit from the cleanup process and outcomes?

The Willamette River is critical habitat for multiple species and holds deep cultural and ecological significance.

PHCC’s role is to ensure early awareness, transparency, and leadership for community voice.

We will continue to follow the leadership of Tribal Nations and share updates as more information becomes available.

This is a moment for clarity, accountability, and care.

🔗 Link to get involved: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZiDPvpoShyRWxDBVRC8TK1wAK4PeIUjA63UlKtFxRY0/edit?usp=drivesdk

🗓️ 9 more days to get tickets for PHCC’s first in-person fundraiser Saturday, November 8th!

You will enjoy good company, refreshments, and entertainment, as we share important river updates, community stories, and exciting plans for the year ahead.

🙌🏽 You will hear from Nico Wind, Assiniboine Nakota/Nakoda/Ojibwe - local renowned musician, singer and PHCC member, who will be sharing her songs!

Please RSVP TODAY in the link in our bio! If you can’t attend in person, you can still show your support by making a contribution by clicking the ticket button below. We’d be grateful for your support in making this milestone event a success!

We’re asking everyone who joins us to make a contribution toward our goal of $2,025, helping us turn 2025 into a year of regrounding, mobilizing, movement building, and community unity.

🎁 Also, a special thanks to Many Dances Family Fund for contributing $1,385.53 towards our goal so far! 🙏🏽

We invite you to join PHCC’s first in-person fundraiser as our own 501c3 nonprofit!

We ask that all who come commit to making a contribution to help us reach or exceed our goal of $2,025 - as a way to transform 2025 into a regrounding opportunity to mobilize, movement build, and unify communities. We have important river updates, stories to share, and future plans to reveal about the year to come. 🚩Reserve your ticket at link in bio or scan QR code in flyer

🛶 Join us Wednesday at 4pm for an educational canoe paddle and dinner at Cathedral Park!

Save a seat by filling out this form ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lbQBJsoiZqAAfCR9uB5q_SfpBW7y1gQSHAOKtZHOyYU/viewform

TOXIC CYANOBACTERIA AT WILLAMETTE COVE

STUDY NEEDED

Bright green streaks along the shoreline are harmful cyanobacteria blooms

Blooms thrive in warm, stagnant water-posing threats to people, pets, and wildlife

Willamette Cove is part of the Portland Harbor Superfund site

Support justice for employees terminated by DEQ who were hired to implement environmental justice and diversity equity, inclusion within the agency and for communities across Oregon. https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/support-equity-and-justice-at-deq

Show up tomorrow at 2:45 at DEQ headquarters (700 NE Multnomah Street ) to testify in solidarity of the most recent employee who wishes to return to her job, and on behalf of all former and current BIPOC employees at DEQ.

Thank you to for allowing us to table at this year's Willamette Falls Lamprey Celebration. Thank you for your support too - our super star volunteer of the year!

🎣 FISHING TOURNAMENT: THIS SAT JUNE 28! 🎣

CATHEDRAL PARK (dock) N. Pittsburgh Ave
🔹Prize for biggest carp caught! 🐟
🔹Learn more about the Lower Willamette fish advisory
🔹Fishing license is required for anyone 12 or older