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Post by Admin on Sept 8, 2019 10:54:23 GMT
Subject: Coastal Caucus
From: Sen Roblan <Sen.ArnieRoblan@oregonlegislature.gov> To: William Lackner
Mon 9/2/2019 1:08 PM
Bill, you initially wrote “Let us look at the Coastal Caucus from our point of view. We wanted to voice our opinion on specific subjects before the Coastal Caucus but because of the late timing we were denied our request.”
It appears that it was not just a matter of timing, but that a request was denied. If you wish to have a conversation with Sen. Roblan and or other coastal caucus members, please do not hesitate to let me know a time that is available for you and your colleagues.
Unfortunately, email correspondence, while a great forum to voice concerns, should not be the sole forum to voice concerns that are of importance to all of us on the Oregon coast. Indeed, assumptions are made without ever being corrected.
The best way to correct those assumptions is in a collaborative manner. Again, Sen. Roblan is happy to meet with you.
Also, I have shared your position with the water resource and watershed council offices so they can include you on the list of future water discussions throughout the state. It is my hope that we can focus on finding solutions through a collaborative dialogue.
Rosie Shatkin Legislative Policy Advisor Sen. Arnie Roblan, SD 5 Office: 503.986.1705 Website: www.oregonlegislature.gov/roblan
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From: WILLIAM LACKNER <WILLIAMLACKNER001@msn.com> Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2019 9:44 PM To: Sen Roblan <Sen.ArnieRoblan@oregonlegislature.gov> Subject: Re: Coastal Caucus
Dear Sen Roblan, thanks for your response,
I asked Rep Gomberg office if I could address the Coastal Caucus but my request was made just prior to the event. I was disappointed but it did not upset me.
We are deeply concerned that Oregon in on the cusp of loosing the ecological productivity of Oregon State Waters due to pollution.
William Lackner
From: Sen Roblan <Sen.ArnieRoblan@oregonlegislature.gov> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2019 10:55 AM To: WILLIAM LACKNER <WILLIAMLACKNER001@msn.com> Cc: Senator, Arnie Roblan <sen.arnieroblan@state.or.us>; Columbia River Keeper <bv@columbiariverkeeper.org>
Subject: Re: Coastal Caucus
Hi Bill, can you share who denied the request to meet with coastal caucus? Most happy to look into this. Also, there is are alternative opportunities to meet if the reason to meet the CC is due in part to prior meetings in advance of your request.
Also, the state (watershed council, governors office, water resource department) is actually working on mapping out dates for statewide tours to address water challenges. It will be open to the public for testimony. Hopefully you will be able to participate in those discussions so you can share with a broader audience not just CC members.
There should never be a political solution, but rather an Oregon solution, where we respect the voices of all stakeholders. Looking forward to schedule a time that works.
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On Aug 30, 2019, at 8:40 PM, WILLIAM LACKNER <WILLIAMLACKNER001@msn.com> wrote:
Let us look at the Coastal Caucus from our point of view. We wanted to voice our opinion on specific subjects before the Coastal Caucus but because of the late timing we were denied our request. The degradation of our environment is appalling. How much longer can Oregon continue to ignore the ever rising levels of contamination of Oregon State Waters? We no longer recommend consumption of shellfish from our bays or crawdads from Oregon's coastal rivers. There are indications of increasing levels of contamination in Dungeness crabs and Nearshore rockfish. Still Oregon does not have a comprehensive testing programs
Have we reached the tipping point of no return to recover the ecological integrity of Oregon's State Waters? I cannot see a political solution to the rising level of contamination in Oregon's environment. Our only option is to educate the public about the environmental problems we face. What happens to the coastal economy if the people quit eating shellfish, crabs and Nearshore rockfish?
William Lackner
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