Water Environment Services

Waterway Cleanup Series Event - Downtown Milwaukie

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Join the Historic Milwaukie Neighborhood Association, Clackamas Water Environment Services & SOLVE for a cleanup. We'll meet at Milwaukie Bay Park before spreading out into the Historic Milwaukie neighborhood, picking up litter and waste from McLoughlin Blvd to the Milwaukie Expressway.

Free Enrollment in Backyard Habitat Certification Program

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Do you value the birds and pollinators that visit your yard? Looking for ways to lower water bills and garden sustainably? Interested in learning more about native plants?

Report a Spill, Leak or Sewer Odor!

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Spills and leaks from contaminants, can be dangerous if left unattended. In addition, spilled chemicals can also pollute our streams and underground drinking water supplies, as well as harm pets, plants and wildlife. Help us prevent polluting our streams and underground drinking water supplies.

Report sewer or stormwater problems or concerns, such as a sewer spill or illegal dumping into a storm drain.

Report a Spill or Leak

Thank you for helping us to protect public health and the environment!

WES Proposed Budget and Rate Adjustments

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Waterway Cleanup Series Returns for Ninth Season of Community Action

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Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) and SOLVE have officially launched the 2026 Waterway Cleanup Series, continuing their long-standing partnership to protect rivers, streams, and waterways through community-powered cleanup events across the region.

Waterway Cleanup Series Wrap-Up at High Rocks Park

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Join SOLVE and Clackamas Water Environment Services for the wrap-up event of the Waterway Cleanup Series. We are looking for volunteers like you dedicated to making a meaningful impact and help us clean up High Rocks Park.

We will be meeting up on the pedestrian bridge crossing the river. This is located right next to the Gladstone DMV so if you're not sure how to get there follow the signs for the DMV.

WES Advisory Committee - May 14, 2026

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Wastewater overflow near Zigzag Ranger Station

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At approximately 8:30 A.M., April 30, 2026, Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) discovered a wastewater overflow along the shoulder of HWY 26 near the Zigzag Ranger Station.

WES personnel have cleared the pipe blockage and stopped the overflow. Crews are finishing cleanup activities and have posted temporary signs to avoid contact with the water in the immediate area for the next 24 hours.

The Oregon Emergency Response System (OERS) has been notified.

Updating WES Autopay Online

First, go to Clackamas Water Environment Services Utility Billing

Once on the site click the ‘Sign In/Register’ button in the upper right hand corner of the window.
On the login screen enter your email and password and click the ‘Login’ button. If you’ve forgotten your password instead click on the ‘Forgot Password?’ link.
Once you’ve logged on click on the ‘Manage auto pay’ button on the right side of the window.
On the manage auto pay page, click the three vertical dots next to the draft date under the ‘Enrolled’ heading and then click the ‘Update Payment Info’ button in the drop down that appears.
On the ‘Update auto pay’ page click the ‘Payment day’ drop down and select a new date. The site will no longer allow you to select a day later than the 20th to ensure your account does not accrue late fees or penalties.
Once a new day has been selected you will have to reenter your credit card’s security code and then click on the ‘Update info’ button.
The draft date on the main ‘Manage auto pay’ page should now reflect the newly selected date. You will also receive an email notifying you of the change.

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