[ODF_Private_Forests] Integrated Water Resources Strategy meetings

[WEEKS Kevin]

Private Forests News list members:

Oregon's Water Resources Department is working on a comprehensive water resources planning effort for the state known as the Integrated Water Resources Strategy.  "Integrated" meaning evaluating and finding overlapping opportunities and solutions for the multitudes of uses and needs of water -- recreation, in-stream/fish, irrigation/agriculture, industrial, drinking water, municipal use, etc; said another way -- water quantity, water quality, and ecological issues.

Private forestland in Oregon is recognized as a source for much of the state's water supply.

Open houses are being held around Oregon by the Water Resources Department to provide an opportunity for gathering input from citizens. See the event flyer: http://www1.wrd.state.or.us/pdfs/2_12_10_Briefer.pdf

Integrated Water Resources Strategy Spring Open Houses are scheduled in the following locations -- All open houses will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Gresham - March 31  - Gresham City Hall

Ontario - April 7 - The Holiday Inn Hotel

Umatilla - April 8  - Umatilla City Hall

Bandon - April 22 - Conference and Community Center, "The Barn"

Tillamook - April 28 - Tillamook County Library

Medford - May 11 - Medford Library

Klamath Falls - May 12 - Oregon Institute of Technology

Redmond - May 13 - Redmond Fire and Rescue

Salem - June 8 - Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Office

Eugene - June 10 - Eugene Public Library

For additional information, contact the Oregon Water Resources Department at 503-986-0900 or http://www.oregon.gov/OWRD/LAW/Integrated_Water_Supply_Strategy.shtml


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Private Forests News -

Kevin Weeks
Oregon Department of Forestry
(503) 945-7427

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