Learn about what the Drainage Districts have been up to over the past couple of years! With over a century of flood management experience, we have a unique opportunity to envision what flood protection along the lower Columbia River could look like for the next 100 years and beyond.
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, 2022 Portland, 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....
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The new trash rakes at one of MCDD's most important pump station meets installation deadline despite the pandemic.
Read the article from the Water Environment Technology magazine to learn more about how these new trash rakes improve MCDD's ability to efficiently protect Portland from flooding.
If the Columbia River levees break, it could threaten lives. A new special district hopes to keep that from happening.
Read the Portland Tribune Article by Jim Redden
Photo by Jaime Valdez, Portland Tribune
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.
MCDD staff, pictured from left: Tracy Olmedo, Karen Carrillo, Randy Lyons, and Emily Stumpf
