Press Releases Archives - Multnomah County Drainage District

June 13, 2022

Levee Inspections Underway As Columbia River Water Levels Rise to Minor Flood Stage

Regular Levee Inspections Underway As Columbia River Water Levels Rise to Minor Flood Stage Local flood safety agencies work to reduce flood risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2022Portland, OR – Rising water levels on the Columbia River prompted the Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) to activate its Incident Management Team (IMT) and begin Enhanced Operations at noon on Friday, June 10, 2022.MCDD operates and maintains the levees and pump stations that reduce the risk of flooding along the lower Columbia River and Columbia Slough from North Portland through Gresham, Fairview, and Troutdale....

by Aster Moulton

February 5, 2020

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MCDD Recognized for Collaborative Pilot Program Addressing Homelessness and Public Safety

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare and the Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) were recognized with an Outstanding Special District Program award by the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) for the organizations’ joint efforts to address safety and infrastructure issues through a Houseless Outreach & Coordination Pilot Project. The SDAO’s Awards Program recognizes innovative accomplishments by organizations that improve safety, public information and involvement in their communities.