(ROCKAWAY BEACH, Oregon) – On September 12, the City of Rockaway Beach will host a town hall to discuss a draft Sourcewater Protection Plan focused on the Jetty Creek watershed. The hybrid meeting will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at City Hall (276 US-101 – Civic Facility, Rockaway Beach, OR) and virtually via Zoom.
The City of Rockaway Beach seeks community input on the draft Sourcewater Protection Plan, which will help inform the City’s source water protection efforts in the Jetty Creek watershed, the City’s primary drinking water source. The town hall will include an overview of the plan development process, and a discussion of risks to drinking water sources identified and prioritized thus far. There will be a timed public comment section at the beginning of the meeting, in addition to 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 afterwards.
The planning process has been made possible by a grant from the Oregon Health Authority. The City Council established the Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee (SPPDAC) to provide reviews and community input during the development of the Plan. Additionally, the City has engaged a Sourcewater Protection Team consisting of local stakeholders and technical experts to guide development of the Plan. This will be the first of two town halls for community members to provide input on the Plan.
To read the draft risks prioritization document, join the Zoom meeting, or view the meeting recording, please visit the City’s SPPDAC webpage.
