Multnomah County Office of Sustainability

09/03/2026

Check out this great opportunity for landscapers to learn how to comply with the local rules for leaf blowers!

The Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) is hosting FREE trainings assisting small landscaping businesses transition to and pay for electric leaf blowers. 

08/27/2026

We are so excited to announce that the Board of County Commissioners has officially adopted the Climate Justice Plan!

This plan has been years in the making, and we couldn't have done it without all the support and guidance from our community. Thank you to everyone who came out to testify and support the plan, and thank you to everyone who has helped make this plan a reality over the last few years!

Adoption is just the start - the County now has a clear roadmap and strategies to tackle the climate crisis, ensuring everyone in Multnomah County has the tools, resources, and environment to live a healthy and fulfilling life. But the County can't do it all alone. Our continued collaboration with the community will be vital to putting the Climate Justice Plan into action.

We look forward to working together to make our goals into reality.

Learn more about the Climate Justice Plan and read the full plan here: https://multco.us/info/climate-justice-plan
Read the full press release: https://multco.us/news/board-commissioners-adopts-multnomah-countys-first-climate-justice-plan

08/24/2026

The Climate Justice Plan is a hopeful community vision for a future built on shared priorities. On August 27th, the Board of County Commissioners will once again consider plan adoption. If you weren't able to participate at the first meeting, you can sign up to testify or submit written comments. We hope to see you there.

Read the revised CJP: https://multco.us/info/climate-justice-plan
Learn how to attend or participate in the board meeting: https://multnomah.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

08/19/2026

The Climate Justice Plan is headed back to the Board for final adoption. Join us virtually next Thursday for the Board of Commissioners vote. Once the plan is adopted, it's GAME ON to start implementing the strategies we've created as a community!

Read the revised CJP: https://multco.us/info/climate-justice-plan

Watch the meeting Thursday, August 27 at 9:30am* on the MultCo Board YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MultCoBoard
*Time is subject to change.

08/11/2026

We are in the midst of a long fire season, and smoke can blow into our area at any time. Having a way to clean your air at home is an important strategy for keeping you and your household healthy when skies get smoky. Take advantage of this rebate from Energy Trust to get an air filter: https://energytrust.clearesult.com/browse-products/air-purifiers?utm_source=Residential&utm_campaign=c0da2249cd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_07_08_05_54_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-7c98988433-62093701

08/05/2026

With the increase in wildfires and smoke across Oregon, we are reminded more than ever of the disastrous effects of climate change. It is vital that we, as a community, work together to combat the effects of this crisis, particularly for our communities and neighbors most impacted.

The Board of County Commissioners will be voting to adopt the Climate Justice Plan – which includes strategies to address extreme weather like the heat and poor air quality we are currently experiencing – on August 27. Learn how to attend or participate in the board meeting: https://multnomah.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

In the meantime, you can read the full CJP or find resources for heat and smoke at the links below.
CJP: https://multco.us/info/climate-justice-plan
Extreme heat: https://multco.us/programs/help-when-its-hot
Smoke: https://multco.us/programs/stay-safe-during-smoke-and-wildfire-season

07/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Climate Justice Plan board meeting last week! Whether you sent in written testimony, testified in-person, attended the meeting, or watched from home – we appreciate your support. We’d like to extend a very special thank you to our speakers Marcus Munday, Duncan Hwang, Vivian Satterfield, and Jona Davis for taking the time to come speak to the board in support of the CJP.

We unfortunately ran out of time during the board meeting, so the Board was unable to vote to adopt the plan. We will be reconvening in a few weeks to resume. Stay tuned to learn more.

In the meantime, you can read the full Climate Justice Plan here: https://multco.us/info/climate-justice-plan

07/29/2026

07/20/2026

After several years of deep collaboration and thousands of community voices engaged, the final Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan (CJP) is heading to the Board of County Commissioners for formal adoption! The plan will be presented to the Board this Thursday, July 23 at 9:30am.

Read the revised CJP: https://multco.us/info/climate-justice-plan

Learn how to attend or participate in the board meeting: https://multnomah.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

The Climate Justice Plan is a shared vision and roadmap for climate justice for Multnomah County, co-created by community members and local government staff.

07/01/2026

Want to learn more about the June 2021 heat dome? Our director spoke with OPB recently about the deadly event: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/29/oregon-heat-dome-fifth-anniversary/

The lawsuit aims to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for a heat wave in Portland five years ago. The industry says the case should be thrown out.