flowering dogwood tree

Every tree planted -- even flowering dogwoods -- in Portland contributes to clean rivers and healthy watersheds. So, if you plant an eligible tree on a residential property between September 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015, Environmental Services will credit your city water/sewer utility bill for half the purchase price per tree up to $15 (small), $25 (medium) or $50 (large) depending on mature tree size and stormwater management potential.

Warmer, longer days following a mild winter mean it's time to get back in the yard and get our hands dirty, say the contributors to the City Green blog by the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.

If adding a tree is part of your plan, you still have time to purchase and plant trees in your yard and take advantage of the Treebate credit.

The city offers the credits on water/sewer utility bills since trees help manage stormwater where it falls, saving ratepayers money while contributing to clean rivers, healthy watersheds, and livable, sustainable communities.

If you plant an eligible tree on a residential property between Sept. 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015, Environmental Services will credit your city water/sewer utility bill for half the purchase price per tree up to $15 (small), $25 (medium) or $50 (large) depending on mature tree size and stormwater management potential.



Download a list of mature tree size categories and examples.

It's easy to participate:

Purchase an eligible tree or trees Plant them in your residential yard Submit your Get a credit on your stormwater utility bill

Don't delay--the application must be received by April 30 to be considered.

Learn more about the Treebate program and how trees manage stormwater at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/treebate.

Happy planting!



-- Homes & Gardens of the Northwest staff



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