For Immediate Release

Date: July 6, 2004

Your Chance to Comment on Future Boating Facilities

The Oregon State Marine Board is hosting a series of statewide meetings as it begins to build a "Six Year Plan" for future boating facilities.

The Six-Year Plan is a comprehensive study of public recreational boat access needs across the state. The plan helps the Marine Board prioritize needs for available funding. The plan will be built through a series of public meetings this summer and through surveys of users and facility providers.

A user survey form is available online at www.boatoregon.com, and forms will be accepted through Sept. 8. Surveys can be submitted online, via fax, mail or hand delivery at a scheduled public meeting. Contact Sabrina at 503-373-1405 ext. 228, or e-mail at sabrina.l.owings@state.or.us if you need additional information or a hard copy of the survey form.

Public Meeting Schedule (all meetings 6-8 p.m.)

• Albany: Wed., July 28, Old Linn County Armory Building
• Bend: Mon., Aug 2, Deschutes National Forest District Office
• Lakeview: Wed., Aug 4, County Courthouse
• Grants Pass: Mon., Aug 9, Josephine County Courthouse.
• Coos Bay: Wed., Aug 11, City Hall
• Baker City: Mon., Aug 16, County Courthouse
• The Dalles: Wed., Aug 18, Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Bldg
• Astoria: Mon., Aug 23, Port of Astoria Office Bldg.
• Portland: Wed., Aug 25, State Office Bldg
• Eugene: Tue., Aug 31, Lane County Public Works Complex

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