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DEQ urges watershed-centered forestry plans as Nehalem reviews city forest management
Summary
A DEQ analyst told Nehalem City Council that recent disinfection-byproduct alerts likely stem from organic matter in the citys source water, prompting residents and councilors to press for watershed-focused forest management, independent review, and clearer public notice of salvage operations.
Joshua (Josh) Seeds, lead forest water quality analyst at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, told the Nehalem City Council on Aug. 11 that recent test results showing elevated disinfection byproducts are "most likely due to the organic matter in the water source." He recommended the city discuss its priorities with its contracted forest manager and consider watershed-analysis consultants for a more detailed assessment.
The presentation and ensuing discussion focused on whether the city's forest management has emphasized timber revenue over water…
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