The City of Portland enacted a Landcare Ordinance that restricts the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on public and private property to protect the health of our waterways, residents, pets, and natural ecosystems. Learn how to comply with the ordinances while having a healthy yard to enjoy.

The trout eggs that Portland students have been raising, are starting to hatch.

Schools in Portland received the trout eggs that they will raise in the classroom and later release.

We’re so excited to help students at King Middle, Lincoln Middle, and Lyman Moore Middle raise brook trout this year!

Chris and Ali from the District went on a tour of the Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility to see where our drinking water comes from.

Students at Talbot Community School learn about water pollution and how it affects alewives.

Students from Casco Bay High School study the soil and water in Portland.

Deering High School students spend the day at Capisic Brook measuring the water quality.