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Historic Resources Preservation Incentive Grant Program

Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 are Now Being Accepted - Applications are due by 4:00 pm on or before Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Middlecrest Road Divider Improvement - Lakewood NA

Neighborhood Enhancement Program Grants

2023-2024 Grant Applications

The Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) supports neighborhoods by providing grants for projects or programs that provide a community benefit.

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Arbor Month

Arbor Day is America’s National Tree Holiday, observed on the last Friday of April to celebrate the role of trees in our lives and to promote tree planting and care. Here in Lake Oswego, we celebrate the entire month of April as Lake Oswego Arbor Month. Click to read the City's Arbor Month proclamation 2023

April is Arbor Month!

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Urban & Community Forestry Plan Update

Council Receives Report on State of the Urban Forest

On December 20, the City Council received a presentation from staff and project consultant Parametrix, Inc., on the State of the Urban Forest. The report will help the City manage the urban forest, and provide data to help inform updates to the City’s Urban and Community Forestry Plan consistent with the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. Key findings include:

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Backyard Habitat Certification Program

The Backyard Habitat Certification Program provides technical assistance and incentives to Lake Oswego residents who wish to restore native wildlife habitat in their backyards. Participants are guided through three levels of habitat restoration: silver, gold, and platinum.

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Walk in Customer Hours:
Mon- Fri 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
No new applications will be received after 11:30 a.m.

Note: Planners are available by phone
M-Tu 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
W 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Th-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: 2nd Floor, City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, 97034

Mailing Address: PO Box 369, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Phone: (503) 635-0290
Fax: (503) 635-0269

E-Mail: planning@lakeoswego.city

Tree removal questions and comments, including Type II Inquiries and comments: trees@lakeoswego.city

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