Metro
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:03
Metro
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Metro grants
Explore funding for projects in land, transportation, nature, and climate. Apply for open grants today.
Jobs at Metro
We’re hiring! Bring your skills and experience to Metro and help shape our region’s future.
Ask an expert
Need help with garbage or recycling? Our experts are ready to answer—in English or Spanish.
Featured project
Metro is bringing together communities across greater Portland to create a 50-year visionary outlook for the region.
Future Vision
Featured project
People have come to Blue Lake for generations to gather, play, and connect with nature. But the infrastructure at the park is aging, and improvements are needed to keep Blue Lake Regional Park fun, safe and welcoming.
Blue Lake Regional Park improvements
Metro Council
The Metro Council consists of a president, elected regionwide, and six councilors who are elected by district every four years in nonpartisan races.
Who is my councilor?
Meet the council
Regional priorities
Environmental protection
Metro prioritizes the environment and the climate in decisions about regional systems and long-range planning to protect clean air and water and preserve this region’s natural beauty for future generations.
Resilient economy
Metro works to ensure the greater Portland region is an affordable and quality place for people and businesses.
Housing for all
Metro is working to create thriving communities throughout the greater Portland region where everyone has a safe, stable and affordable home.
Events
See more events
Meetings
Metro Council meeting
Today
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Online and In Person
Metro Regional Center
Nature activity
City Nature Challenge bioblitz
April 24, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In Person
Mount Talbert Nature Park
Nature activity
Reimagining birding II: Engaging in magnification lenses
April 25, 2026
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
In Person
Canemah Bluff Nature Park
Skip to main content
Here for you
Metro grants
Explore funding for projects in land, transportation, nature, and climate. Apply for open grants today.
Jobs at Metro
We’re hiring! Bring your skills and experience to Metro and help shape our region’s future.
Ask an expert
Need help with garbage or recycling? Our experts are ready to answer—in English or Spanish.
Featured project
Metro is bringing together communities across greater Portland to create a 50-year visionary outlook for the region.
Future Vision
Featured project
People have come to Blue Lake for generations to gather, play, and connect with nature. But the infrastructure at the park is aging, and improvements are needed to keep Blue Lake Regional Park fun, safe and welcoming.
Blue Lake Regional Park improvements
Metro Council
The Metro Council consists of a president, elected regionwide, and six councilors who are elected by district every four years in nonpartisan races.
Who is my councilor?
Meet the council
Regional priorities
Environmental protection
Metro prioritizes the environment and the climate in decisions about regional systems and long-range planning to protect clean air and water and preserve this region’s natural beauty for future generations.
Resilient economy
Metro works to ensure the greater Portland region is an affordable and quality place for people and businesses.
Housing for all
Metro is working to create thriving communities throughout the greater Portland region where everyone has a safe, stable and affordable home.
Events
See more events
Meetings
Metro Council meeting
Today
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Online and In Person
Metro Regional Center
Nature activity
City Nature Challenge bioblitz
April 24, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In Person
Mount Talbert Nature Park
Nature activity
Reimagining birding II: Engaging in magnification lenses
April 25, 2026
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
In Person
Canemah Bluff Nature Park