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Updates from the Mid-Coast Water Partners
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May 30 Meeting Recap
A BIG thank you to all who participated the meeting on May 30th. We are beginning to zero in on some of the priority issues that working
groups will be working on over the coming months. Read the
meeting summary and view the other meeting materials on the website at:
http://midcoastwaterpartners.com/partnership-meetings/. You can see the other meeting materials by
clicking here. You can also read the
blog post that provides a good overview of the highlights.
Next Meeting August 28 from 4-8pm in Yachats
Save the date for the next Partnership meeting that will be generously hosted by the City of Yachats. It will be on August 28 from 4-8pm. Stay tuned
for more information as the date nears!
Join a Working Group
We currently have three working groups that are meeting on a regular basis to learn about key water issues affecting different water users. If you
have energy and knowledge around any of these areas, please consider lending your time and expertise.
Click here to learn more about the working groups.
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The Instream/Ecology working group is examining water needs for fish, the environment, recreation, and any other water user that needs
their water to remain in the stream.
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The Self-Supplied working group is examining water needs for domestic, commercial, and industrial water users that provide their own
water and don’t rely on a city or water district.
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The Municipal/Water District working group is examining the water needs and issues of water users served by municipalities and water
districts which includes homes, businesses, and industry.
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Check
out the video from our panel on June 14 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center to talk about how we can balance our water needs. Many thanks to Hatfield Marine Science Center, Surfrider, City of Newport, and all of the panel members for your participation
and support. Thank you also to Peter Vince for the video. We miss you Maryann, thank you for the inspiration!
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Updates from Partners
These updates are provided by partners for the benefit of the Partnership. If you would like to submit news articles, notices for upcoming events,
funding opportunities, etc., please send them along to
con...@midcoastwaterpartners.com.
Beavers in the Mid-Coast
- Check out the video! Kami Ellingson, a hydrologist with the US Forest Service, is featured in a video that explores how Beavers can be used to manage water supply.
Click on this link and scroll to the third video. The video was produced by Peter Vince (that name should start to sound familiar), in partnership with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the USFWS Sportfish
Restoration Program. Thanks to Fran Recht for sending it along.
Community Engagement
– The Partnership has teamed up with Oregon’s Kitchen Table to design an engagement campaign to better understand broader community values, beliefs and priorities around water.
Read the news article that describes the project.
2018 Water Conditions – Stream flows on the Mid-Coast are currently at 65% of normal and Lincoln County is currently considered to be abnormally dry based on the Drought Monitor. Temperatures
are above normal and precipitation is below normal – both of these trends are expected to continue.
Click here to view the latest Water Conditions report from the Water Resources Department. You can also
read an article about water conditions in the Newport News Times.
EPA Small Systems Webinar –
Registration is now open for EPA’s Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar on Source Water Protection on June 26 from 11-12pm.
Read more about the EPA’s Small Systems Monthly Webinar Series!
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Funding Opportunities
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
– July 6, 2018 – The
WIFIA program accelerates investment in our nation’s water infrastructure by providing long-term, low-cost supplemental loans for regionally and nationally significant projects. The WIFIA program is currently soliciting
letters of interest from prospective borrowers seeking loans from EPA. This selection round, EPA has up to $5.5 billion available for loans.
Read more about how to submit a letter of interest in our 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Water/Wastewater Technical Assistance Grants – The Infrastructure Finance Authority is offering $20,000 grants for water and wastewater technical assistance. These TA grants can be used
for water, wastewater, or stormwater planning efforts.
Click here for more information.
Water Conservation, Storage, and Reuse Feasibility Study Grants – October 17, 2018 – The Oregon Water Resources Department's Feasibility Study Grants help evaluate the feasibility of
a proposed conservation, reuse, or storage project. A
Feasibility Study Grant can provide up to 50 percent of the total cost of the feasibility study and no more than $500,000 per project. Application materials, including application forms, application instructions, guidance
for storage projects, and FAQs are available by
clicking here. Applications are due by 5pm, October 17, 2018.
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The Mid-Coast Water Planning Partnership is a regional planning group representing diverse water interests in the Mid-Coast Region. The Partnership is working collaboratively to understand and meet the water needs of communities, the environment, and the economy
in coastal watersheds from Cascade Head to Cape Perpetua.
Learn more about the partnership
online.
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