Attention Calendar Editors

For release: April 16, 2012

Contacts:
David Waltz, Water Quality Division, Eugene, 541-687-7345
William Knight, Communications & Outreach, Portland, 503-229-5680

What:             A diverse group of local stakeholders whose mission will be to help DEQ identify actions to protect and restore the waters of the Mid Coast Basin will host their second meeting on Wednesday, April 18 in Newport, Ore. The committee will assist DEQ in developing a comprehensive water quality plan that captures the scope of water quality problems facing the rivers and streams in the basin. The basin plan will identify “implementation ready” solutions for improving conditions where water quality standards are not being met.

                        The meeting is open to the public and time has been set aside at the end of the meeting for the public to address the committee and DEQ.

When:             9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 18

Where:           Embarcadero Resort Hotel and Marina

                        Mariner Room

                        1000 SE Bay Blvd.

                        Newport, OR

For More

Information:  Visit DEQ’s Mid Coast Basin web page or contact David Waltz, Mid-Basin TMDL Coordinator, Water Quality Division, Eugene, 541-687-7345

DEQ is a leader in protecting, restoring and maintaining Oregon’s environment.

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