Water Vision Community Conversations and Technical Workshop

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The Governor’s Natural Resources Office and state agencies are working to learn more about Oregon’s water infrastructure needs. This fall and winter, we will be hosting conversations to connect with community leaders and decision-makers to shape the early draft of Oregon’s 100-Year Water Vision.

We would like to bring people from every corner of the state into the discussion by hosting Community Conversations and a Technical Workshop this fall. Please forward these opportunities to anyone who is, or should be, a water leader.

Register for a COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Register for a TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

Community Conversations

What It Is

Each Community Conversation will be a half-day grounding in the Vision’s goal areas (Health, Safety, Environment, and Economy), and a facilitated dialogue to discuss the unique water challenges and opportunities across Oregon’s regions.

Who It’s For

Local community leaders who have an interest in water, want to learn more about Oregon’s 100-Year Water Vision, and would like to have a hand in shaping the Vision. Examples:

  • Irrigation district or nonprofit board member
  • Hospital administrator or community health worker
  • County commissioner, tribal council member, or city planning board member
  • Wastewater operator or trainee
  • Community college leader
  • Or any other community leader!

When & Where

Late October and early November in Albany, La Grande, Medford, Tillamook, Bend, Gresham, Ontario, and one virtual session. Space is limited! Register for a Community Conversation.

Technical Workshop

What It Is

We need good water information to make water decisions. This workshop will clarify key information gaps, and what we do know relative to key water management decisions. Examples include current infrastructure conditions, water availability, and infrastructure funding.

Who It’s For

People who regularly access and use water data to make decisions about built and natural water infrastructure. Examples:

  • Drinking water or wastewater utility planner
  • Nonprofit analyst
  • Farmer or irrigation district manager
  • Tribal fisheries biologist
  • Water consultant
  • Or any other decision maker!

When & Where

One full-day workshop in early November in Salem. Space is limited! Register for the Technical Workshop.