Lead from school drinking fountains and faucets as well as lead paint have been in the news recently. What is lead anyway? Why was it ever used in paint or plumbing fixtures? Why is lead hazardous and what is being... Read More »

Due to CUB’s advocacy, $2.1 million will stay in the pockets of Portland public utility customers during fiscal year 2016-17, which begins in July. Portland’s public utilities provide water, sewer, and stormwater management services as directed by the City Council.

CUB’s work this... Read More »

Summertime is heating up in Portland and across the state! As more Oregonians are getting out and enjoying the sunshine and all kinds of outdoor athletic activities, from kayaking to mountain climbing, CUB is raising awareness of the critical role... Read More »

At the tail end of last year’s City of Portland budget development process, we reported on a major victory: the end of a developer subsidy to ensure developers were paying their fair share of sewer system development. This victory reduced the... Read More »

Like to have a water bottle at work? Going to the gym more regularly in 2016? Bring along CUB’s new water bottle to keep yourself hydrated in style.

An added bonus is that you can share with others an interesting energy... Read More »

CUB was pleased to co-sponsor a forum on Cleaning Up the Willamette: The Portland Harbor Superfund with the League of Women Voters of Portland on February 9th. The panel was informative and the audience asked good questions.

The forum was... Read More »