You are invited to an information session about water quality monitoring programs in Newport, water quality grants/programs and a live demonstration of safe fish passage technology. Presented by the city of Newport. This is a free event. View Public Flyer.
RSVP to Bob Fuller at b.fuller@newportoregon.gov or 541-574-3366 by June 1, 2015.
Representatives from government funding agencies will speak about grant and loan programs that can be used for various water projects. WHOOSHH Innovations will demonstrate an emerging fish passage technology at the Lower Big Creek Reservoir. This event provides an opportunity to connect with local peers and learn about new sources of capital funding.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 • 10 AM-3 PM
Agate Beach Best Western Conference Center
3019 N Coast Highway, Newport, OR 97365
RSVP to Bob Fuller at b.fuller@newportoregon.gov or 541-574-3366 by June 1, 2015.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
PROGRAM INCLUDES
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION (10 AM)
WATER QUALITY TOPICS (10:15 AM)
- SESSION 1: Charlie Plybon, Oregon Policy Manager, Surfrider Foundation
- Topic: Water Quality Monitoring Data from Blue Water Task Force
- SESSION 2: Tim Gross, Public Works Director and City Engineer, City of Newport, OR
- Topic: Nye Beach Case Study – Results Using Water Quality Data from Surfrider Foundation
FUNDING TOPICS (11:15 AM)
- SESSION 3: Chris Bayham, Circuit Rider, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- Topic: Financing Options Through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
- LUNCH (11:45 AM–12:30 PM)
- SESSION 4 Megan Montague, PNW Region WaterSMART Grants Coordinator
- Financing Options Through the Clean Water State Revolving Fundand Drought Coordinator, US Bureau of Reclamation
- Topic: Introduction to WaterSMART Grants for Projects in Oregon
FISH PASSAGE TOPICS (1 PM)
- Vincent Bryant III (CEO) and Steve Dearden (Vice President) of Whooshh Innovations
- Topic: Introduction to Fish Passage Technology
- DEMONSTRATION OF FISH PASSAGE SYSTEM - Q&A Session (2 PM)