American Rivers: Portland Votes to Become 'Swimmable City' Amidst Global Push For Cleaner Urban Rivers In Major Cities Like Paris
July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- American Rivers issued the following news release on July 17, 2025:
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Portland votes to become "Swimmable City" Amidst Global Push For Cleaner Urban Rivers In Major Cities Like Paris
Decision highlights Willamette River's importance to city's health, economy, culture
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On the heels of the first swim in the Seine in Paris in more than a century, the Portland City Council voted yesterday . . .
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Portland votes to become "Swimmable City" Amidst Global Push For Cleaner Urban Rivers In Major Cities Like Paris
Decision highlights Willamette River's importance to city's health, economy, culture
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On the heels of the first swim in the Seine in Paris in more than a century, the Portland City Council voted yesterday . . .