Two Public Hearings Concerning the Metolius Basin

Hearing I

Department of Land Conservation & Development

Public Hearing on the Area of Critical State Concern

When: Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30 PM

Where: Camp Sherman Community Hall

The Metolius Protection Act, passed in June, requires the Department of Land Conservation & Development ro establish rules for managing the Area of Critical State Concern. The public hearing is the vessel to listen to public testimony regarding adopting and incorporating terms of the management plan.

Written statements may be submitted electronically to: casaria.r.tuttle@state.or.us.

Hearing II

Do Destination Resorts Still Threaten the Metolius Basin?

Public Hearing on Destination Resort Mapping

When: Wednesday, December 9th at 6:00 PM

Where: Camp Sherman Community Hall

The Jefferson County Commission has intentions to finalize a map of land appropriate for destination resorts in the county. One may ask, "How is this possible?"

Jefferson county is expected to adopt changes in response to issues raised by the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) under the Oregon Supreme Court. Upon the June passing of The Metolius Protection Act, the state Supreme Court reverted the case to the Court of Appeals, which will revert the jurisdiction of the case to Jefferson County.

Oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing. Written statements may also be sent to: Jefferson County Community Development Department. 85 SE D Street, Madras, Oregon 97741.