Palisades Neighborhood Association

A Friendly Reminder for Dog Walker: Please Scoop the Poop! đź’©

Published July 2, 2026

One of the many things we love about the Palisades neighborhood is seeing neighbors and their four-legged companions out enjoying our streets, parks, and trails. As a friendly reminder to all dog owners, walkers, and pet sitters: please clean up after your dog—and be mindful of where your dog goes.

Some homeowners have posted “No Pets” signs in their yards or along their landscaping. Please respect these requests by keeping your dog off their lawn and area. A little courtesy goes a long way toward being a good neighbor.


Leaving pet waste behind isn’t just unpleasant—it creates health hazards, can wash into our waterways, and isn’t a natural fertilizer. It’s also frustrating for neighbors who end up cleaning up after someone else’s pet.

When you’re out walking your dog:

  • Bring waste bags with you every time.
  • Pick up your dog’s waste immediately.
  • Tie the bag securely and dispose of it in a trash can—preferably your own.
  • Respect private property and honor “No Pets” signs by keeping your dog off those lawns and landscaped areas.

Lake Oswego municipal code requires dog owners or handlers to immediately remove pet waste from public areas, including parks, sidewalks, and trails, as well as from private property that is not their own.

Take the Canines for Clean Water Pledge

Want to help protect our local waterways? Join the City’s Canines for Clean Water program! By taking the pledge to always pick up after your dog, you can receive a free dog bandana and dog tags to show your commitment to keeping Lake Oswego clean and healthy.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our neighborhood clean, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone—both two-legged and four-legged residents.

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).