Water Needs Discussion

Photo courtesy from Mid Coast Watershed Council

The Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership, Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation, Hatfield Marine Science Center, City of Newport, and the Oregon Water Resources Department will host a panel on meeting the water needs of the mid-coast region. Anyone interested is invited to attend Thursday, June 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) at the Hatfield Marine Science Center - Visitor Center Auditorium. A panel of local experts representing diverse water interests will ask the question: How can we meet the water needs of our communities, the environment, and the economy now and in the future? Attendees will be encouraged to write down questions for the panel.

The discussion will be followed by interactive exhibits with information about water quantity, water quality, ecology, and infrastructure from Cascade Head to Cape Perpetua. There will be food available and time to mingle and learn after the presentation.

From the organizers:  "Wisely managing our water resources is critical for the future or our region and the state of Oregon. Water pressures, if left unaddressed, will intensify over time.The Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership is a regional planning group representing diverse interests that works collaboratively to understand and meet current and future water needs. Working together, the Partnership will develop an integrated plan to meet long-term water needs. The Partnership meets 4 to 5 times a year and welcomes anyone who is interested."

For more information, visit www.midcoastwaterpartners.com.