Oregon City Events
Climate Change, Wildfires and Watershed Health: Can the Clackamas River withstand the Heat?
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
October 26th 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location
Abernethy Center 606 15th St Oregon City, OR 97045
Fees/Admission
$25 Oregon City Business Alliance members $30 non-members $35 for Registration after October 20th
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Description
Please join us in person or choose to watch the recorded version when it becomes available. Why is this conversation important: As climate change accelerates, and its associated adverse impacts on water resources like the Clackamas River increase, it is vitally important that our communities understand how best to build resilience, manage demands, and support public and environmental health, while ensuring economic prosperity for the long haul. During the last 12 months, our region has experienced extreme weather and several man-made disasters, including devastating wildfires that we have never experienced before. We are beginning to see how climate change can significantly impact the way we live. These adverse impacts can greatly affect the availability of a reliable water resource such as the Clackamas River for business, residential, recreational, and agricultural needs that we depend on. Come hear from a diversified group of panelists that have years of experience in watershed health management. Facilitator Renee Harber, PhD Program Director Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center Renee is the Program Director for the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College, where both children and adults learn about the natural world – which, of course, includes watershed health. Renee also serves on the WES Advisory Committee and the Clackamas River Basin Council Board. PANEL Cheryl D. McGinnis Executive Director Clackamas River Basin Council Cheryl holds a Master of Business Administration from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Oregon. She has served as the Executive Director of the Clackamas River Basin Council since July 2006 and places a high value on the many partners that are involved in protecting and restoring the Clackamas River watershed. Ron Wierenga Environmental Services Manager Clackamas Water Environment Services Ron leads WES’ operational and strategic planning for improving water quality and watershed health, pollution prevention, permitting, and environmental monitoring. He has a master’s degree in Environmental Science from Washington State University. In his free time, Ron fly fishes for steelhead, where he spends a lot of time standing in rivers thinking about how to make them healthier. Ron Wierenga Environmental Services Manager Clackamas Water Environment Services Ron leads WES’ operational and strategic planning for improving water quality and watershed health, pollution prevention, permitting, and environmental monitoring. He has a master’s degree in Environmental Science from Washington State University. In his free time, Ron fly fishes for steelhead, where he spends a lot of time standing in rivers thinking about how to make them healthier. Susan Schlangen P.E. WSC Susan is a Professional Engineer with nine years of civil and environmental engineering experience focused on planning and design of public water systems. She serves on the WateReuse Pacific Northwest Board of Trustees and is committed to breaking down barriers between the technical and communication realms. In addition to developing technical design and planning documents, Susan has experience facilitating conversations around water supply planning and recycled water solutions. John Lewis will be sharing some information about Oregon City's Proposed Water Ballot Measures.