The North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) is gearing up for a series of significant events aimed at environmental conservation and community engagement. A key focal point is the hearing of Senator Golden’s Bill SB 1593, rescheduled for February 28th at 3:00 pm. The bill proposes a revised severance tax to fund wildfire resilience, public services in timber counties, and drinking water restoration. Community members are encouraged to participate by providing testimony to support this crucial initiative【8†source】.
Simultaneously, the NCCWP is hosting its inaugural Forest Poets event on February 29th, at the Lovell Taproom, Fort George Brewery, Astoria. The gathering promises a celebration of the region’s temperate rainforest through poetry, featuring readings from acclaimed poets inspired by the natural beauty surrounding them.
Additionally, a Board of Forestry (BoF) meeting scheduled for March 6th and 7th in Salem will discuss the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Public input is vital, especially on March 7th, when the discussion will include recommendations to the board. Community support for sustainable forestry practices and opposition to logging within drinking watersheds underline these events, reflecting NCCWP’s commitment to preserving the region’s natural resources for future generations.
For more details on how to participate and support these initiatives, contact NCCWP representatives Nancy Webster and Anna Kaufman, and visit their website here.