Local Organizations

Environmental Services protects public health, water quality and the environment.

We work with Portland residents and businesses to protect water quality, public health, and the environment through wastewater collection and treatment, sewer construction and maintenance, stormwater management, and stream and watershed restoration.

Contact us to report sewer problems or spills, reach customer service and more.

1120 SW 5th Ave
Room 1000
Portland, OR 97204
503-823-7740

Remarkably, the Chicago metropolitan area contains some of Illinois’ largest and best remnants of our native eco-systems. That’s where the volunteers of North Branch Restoration Project come in, gathering at scheduled sites to restore health to our local Forest Preserves by cutting brush, pulling weeds, gathering and sowing seeds.

By removing introduced weeds and invasive brush, we reduce competition that threatens native plants.

Collecting and scattering seeds of native species, we restore the grasses and wildflowers to places where they’ve died out.

PERRO is a grassroots group of Pilsen residents that formed to fight the disproportionate amount of pollution in our neighborhood. We believe all people have the right to live in a clean and healthy environment, regardless of their race and class.

JOIN US FOR THE RIVER!

Our On-the-Ground projects provide healthy habitat, restore the river’s health and cultivate community spirit for the Chicago and Calumet River System.

Miami Is Not Plastic is an initiative for businesses and individuals to reduce Single Use Disposable Plastic, unclog our ocean and save the marine life. We host clean-ups and other events, and partner with several organizations in our quest to protect the environment.

We strive to transform communities through education, awareness and responsible practices. Our goal is to inspire local business in the hospitality, parks and marina sector in the Miami area to adopt alternative options to single use disposable plastic.

Biscayne Bay Foundation, a nonprofit based in Southern Florida, works to increase awareness of the health, safety, and sustainability of the world's waters. We regularly organize cleanups of local waterways.

TOGETHER = MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Green Community Connections is a community-based organization founded in the Oak Park and River Forest area that works collaboratively to develop a deeper understanding of natural systems, build community, and inspire change that promotes sustainability at the family, organizational and public policy levels.

Our web site, e-newsletter and social media pages will keep you informed about sustainability initiatives and events in the Oak Park and River Forest area.

We connect residents for projects:

Citizen Scientist Project engages citizen and professional scientists to monitor and protect resources and share information about Key Biscayne and Virginia Key.