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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What is the Oregon Water Vision?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Many areas of Oregon are known for clean and reliable water. This is due to both favorable climate and the infrastructure we built in the 19th and 20th centuries to effectively move water from its source to where it is used. As has been
identified in Oregon’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy, three forces combine to place significant stress on Oregon’s water: 1) Climate change and associated increases in fire, drought and flooding, 2) A half century of underinvestment in built and natural
water infrastructure, and 3) Our changing population and associated development – growing in some areas, shrinking in others. These factors impact the quality and quantity of water for our communities, including water in our rivers, lakes, reservoirs and
aquifers. Simply put, if we are not willing to roll up our sleeves and work together to invest in our natural and built water systems, we place the safety of our communities, the health of our people and environment, and Oregon’s economic future at risk. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 100-Year Water Vision builds on the Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS), by developing an investment framework to implement the recommendations made in the IWRS. To address changes in climate and population dynamics, Oregon
will steward its water resources to ensure clean and abundant water for our people, our economy and our environment, now and for future generations. Strategic investments will result in resilient natural and built water systems across the state to support
safe and healthy communities, vibrant local economies and a healthy environment.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Visit the Water Vision website!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Get the latest information and subscribe to the list serve at
<u>OregonWaterVision.org</u>. This website will have continued updates on State efforts to gather feedback this fall and winter.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Get Involved<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333">As we work to learn more about Oregon’s water infrastructure needs, this fall and winter the Governor’s Natural Resources Office and state agencies will be:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%">Getting feedback on the early </span>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;color:windowtext"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/documents/OWV-water-vision.pdf">draft</a>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%">of Oregon’s 100-Year Water Vision,
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%">Hosting conversations about the water challenges and opportunities Oregon communities see, and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#333333;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%">Clarifying where information exists and where there may be gaps around the data needed to support decision-making and strategic investments for built and natural water infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333">As part of this work, we are pleased to
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/resources/OregonWaterVision/Pages/default.aspx">
announce the dates and locations</a> for a series of community conversations and a technical workshop. Whether you are a utility manager, a water user, a farmer, an activist, a county commissioner, a community organizer, or anyone else who is excited about
Oregon water future, we hope we can find a way to connect!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#333333"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="color:#333333">Visit
<u>OregonWaterVision.org</u> to learn more, register for a <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CommunityConversationRegistration">
conversation</a> or <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TechnicalWorshopRegistration">
workshop</a>, or <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ShareYourWVThoughts">share your thoughts</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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