In our expanding efforts to improve water quality at Nye Creek and throughout Newport's watersheds, the Newport chapter has been campaigning for municipal code updates and best management practices for water quality through stormwater, sewer and other non-point source pollution variables. We need your support to help the passage for some of these codes! Please let your city council and staff know that watershed and stormwater protection are important to you! Next city council meeting is Tuesday, February 19th at 6:00 pm. Attached below is our latest city correspondence which can be utilized for comments or testimony if you like:
Municipal%20code%20update%20cover%20letter.doc.
Also you can view our specific recommendations for new or existing codes at:
Surfrider%20Newport%20Chapter%20Comments%20on%20Municipal%20Code%20Updates.doc

Thanks to all who came out for our first ever Focus the Nation event! Major thanks to Beth Wiley, Noelle Saint-Cyr, Ken Hall and the Hatfield Sustainablility Committee for the success of this event. Focus the Nation was part of a national teach-in on global warming solutions on the imperative for taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The event featured 5 different speakers with the focus on simple, take home actions for citizens and the broader imperative for action at the municipal, county and state level. Local officials were invited to speak on behalf of local efforts and hear what other communities are doing to take action. Featured right: Lincoln City Mayor Lori Hollingsworth addresses aundience members on behalf of Lincoln City's ever growing efforts for a more environmentally sustainable community. Lori has worked hard to make Lincoln City a leader among coastal communities in carbon reduction initiatives...Go Lori!