About Waterfront Organizations of Oregon

Statement Of Purpose

• Enhance educational programs for waterway users, boosting public river access and diverse activities.
• Cultivate stewardship for Oregon's waterways, focusing on environmental care and recreation.
• Keep tabs on and relay updates from governmental agencies about waterway regulations affecting waterfront community members.
• Collaborate with groups to support the shared interests of all waterway users.

Waterfront Organizations of Oregon Background Information:

The Waterfront Organizations of Oregon was established following a zoning discrepancy in Multnomah County that reclassified several waterfront properties, including moorages and marinas, from Multi-Use Agricultural (MUA-2) to Commercial Forest Use (CFU). This change threatened these properties with non-conforming status, potentially hindering future development and devaluing them. Property owners and stakeholders collaborated with the county to address this issue, leading to the formation of the organization. In late 1999, to include a broader range of waterway and waterfront interests, the by-laws and name were revised, resulting in the Waterfront Organizations of Oregon.

The Board of Directors of the Waterfront Organizations of Oregon meets monthly on the first Wednesday (excluding July-September) at the Portland Yacht Club at 12 noon. All members are encouraged to attend and provide feedback, with meeting minutes distributed to the membership. Participation in the organization is highly encouraged.

The organization, guided by the President and Board, serves as a hub of information, with a diverse membership skilled in various waterfront-related areas like dredging, towing, construction, and more. They also monitor legislative developments affecting the waterfront community and participate in relevant advisory boards and committees.

An annual membership dinner with guest speakers is held to discuss waterfront-related topics. For more information or to get in touch, visit www.waterfrontoregon.com.

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