River Cities Break-outDecember 11, 2012

Our 90 minute Break-Out

• Quick Intro (5 m.)– Rick Bastasch, City of Portland

• Panelists (20-30 m.)– Jeff Krueger, Lane Council of Governments– JoAnn Herrigel, City of Milwaukie– Ed Hodney, City of Albany

• Q & A / Discussion (~50 m.)

• Wrap-Up (5 m.)

Sector Progress & ChallengesGenerally…

• How are cities improving river health?

• What are our key restoration challenges or obstacles?

• Key messages to rest of Willamette community about city-related opportunities or limits.

Identify and discuss Specifically…

• What opportunities and challenges do cities & utilities face…

• …as we balance competing needs:– economic/business– community development, and – natural resource