Family & KidsTuesday, December 1
Science Pub: Portland Harbor
Tuesday, December 1 · 7-9 p.m. · Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
- When
- Tuesday, December 1 · 7-9 p.m.
- Where
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)1945 SE Water Ave. · Portland, OR · 97214
- Good to know
About this event
Dec 1 | 7-9 pm | Doors at 6
The River Remembers: Community, Science, and the Future of Portland Harbor
with Cassie Cohen, Executive Director, Portland Harbor Community Coalition and Ja’Marian Malley, Campaign Manager, Portland Harbor Community Coalition
About the Lecture
Portland’s working river carries many stories — of industry, contamination, community, survival, restoration, and responsibility. The Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup is not only a technical process; it is also a public health, environmental justice, and accountability issue that will shape the future of the Willamette River for generations.
In this talk, Portland Harbor Community Coalition will help audiences understand what is at stake in the cleanup, how decisions about contaminated sediment, restoration, disposal, access, and habitat affect people and place, and why community and Tribal voices must be centered in decisions about the river’s future. Through images, stories, and practical examples, this presentation will invite people to ask: Who speaks for the river — and how do we listen?
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
Tickets
$8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on Zoom. You must register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
About the Speakers
Cassie Cohen serves as Executive Director of Portland Harbor Community Coalition, a community-based organization working to advance environmental justice, public health, community education, and accountability in the Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup. Through PHCC, Cassie works alongside community members, advocates, technical experts, public agencies, and partners to ensure that cleanup decisions are understandable, transparent, and responsive to the people and places most impacted by pollution along the Willamette River.
Listed by DoStuff: Portland, OR, gathered by the Oregon City events calendar.