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Senate committee hears proposal to create blue-economy task force for Oregon coast
Summary
Sen. Janine Solomon and the Oregon Ocean Science Trust urged support for SB 15 25, a committee bill that would create a task force to study Oregon’s blue economy and authorize the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to form a 501(c)(3) to pursue federal and private grants.
Sen. Janine Solomon, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment for the record, told the committee on Feb. 4 that Senate Bill 15 25 would establish a blue-economy task force to study Oregon’s coastal economic sectors, existing development plans and strategies, and opportunities to support sustainable coastal businesses while maintaining healthy coastal ecosystems.
“The task force created by Senate Bill 15 25 will help ensure Oregon’s coastal communities have a clear road map towards economic success and climate…
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