To the Editor of the Tillamook Pioneer,
Here on the Tillamook County coast, many residents are concerned about the loss of wetlands, native woodlands, and pristine beaches that are major attractions to residents and visitors. Yet, piece by piece, we are losing these valuable resources as greed and the push for development wins out over the conservation of our amazing natural environment.
Right now in Rockaway Beach, a group of concerned residents is fighting to stop the city from approving more development adjacent to a wetland and creek that is home to beavers, river otters, salmon, and other native fish. This threat to our natural environment and the connection to nature that we expect in coastal communities needs to be stopped.
The window for written comments to the city of Rockaway Beach is closed but concerned individuals can attend the next hearing on December 11 at 6 PM in person or via zoom. See the City of Rockaway Beach website (https://corb.us/) for more details about the Nedonna Wave hearing.
Suzanne and Seth Thompson
Rockaway Beach residents
