CITY OF NEWPORT BIG CREEK WATERSHED FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The City of Newport is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive Forest Management Plan for the City-owned 550-acre Big Creek watershed property. The plan will focus on long-term water quality protection and sustainable forest management. The consultant will conduct a forest inventory, site evaluation, and risk identification, and develop management strategies to protect water quality. The project is funded through the Oregon Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. • The consultant will conduct a forest inventory and site evaluation to identify potential risks to water quality. • The consultant will develop a comprehensive Forest Management Plan that includes long-term management objectives, forest inventory and site data, risk assessment, and recommended management actions. • The consultant will provide an opportunity for Oregon DEQ to review and comment on the draft plan prior to finalization. • The consultant will finalize the plan and present findings to the City Council and other City staff. • The City Council will vote to adopt the finalized plan.