ROCKAWAY BEACH, Oregon – On March 18, the City of Rockaway Beach will host a town hall to discuss a Draft Source Water Protection Plan for the Jetty Creek watershed. The hybrid meeting will be held from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at City Hall (276 US-101 – Civic Facility, Rockaway Beach, OR) and virtually via Zoom.
The City of Rockaway Beach seeks community feedback on the Draft Source Water Protection Plan, which will guide source water protection activities in the Jetty Creek watershed, the City’s primary drinking water source. The town hall will provide an overview of the plan development process and present key elements, including risks to the Jetty Creek watershed, strategies to address the risks, and proposed actions to implement those strategies.
There will be a timed public comment section at the beginning of the meeting and opportunities for community members to ask questions and share feedback at the end. Those unable to attend will be able to view a recording of the town hall and submit comments and questions afterward.
A grant from the Oregon Health Authority has made the planning process possible. The City Council established the Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee (SPPDAC) to provide reviews and community feedback during the plan development process. Additionally, the City engaged a Source Water Protection Plan Team consisting of local stakeholders and technical experts to guide this process.
This will be the second and final town hall for public input during the Plan’s development. The City held the first town hall in September 2024, which focused on assessing and prioritizing risks to the Jetty Creek watershed.
Please visit the City’s SPPDAC webpage to read the Draft Source Water Protection Plan, join the Zoom meeting, view the meeting recording, or learn how to provide feedback. To learn more about the City’s Jetty Creek watershed acquisition effort, please visit the City’s webpage here.
