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Stormwater Runoff Pollutes Waterways

How can we reduce stormwater runoff ? Residential practices for managing stormwater runoff include: 1) Disconnecting and redirecting downspouts 2) Maintaining healthy lawns 3) Increasing the number of urban trees and shrubs in your yard 4) Constructing rain gardens https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-rain-gardens Impervious surfaces include your roof, driveway, patios, and lawn. Reduce rooftop runoff by directing your … Continued

October 1st Workshop: The First Step in Visioning Complete

On October 1st we hosted a visioning workshop at Swan Hall in partnership with Rural Development Initiatives (RDI). We had a great turnout with adults and kids participating in the activities and enjoying an Oktoberfest meal. Thanks to everyone who came down! The next meeting will build off of the visioning list already generated and … Continued

Only Rain Down the Drain

With your help we can prevent pollutants from running into the storm drains and your waterways. As Summer ends the chance for rain increases. With the rain comes the increased potential for pollutants to be swept into City storm drains, making their way to our local waterways. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that contaminants … Continued

Water pressure reduction in some Willamina neighborhoods

The City of Willamina is aware that some citizens have experienced a decrease in water pressure. Our Public Works department has decreased the water pressure in the areas of 6th street and Highlands Loop. The pressure was lowered to 50 pounds per square inch (psi) to accommodate for another neighborhood having too high of pressure. … Continued

Newsletter: January – February 2024

Download PDF here City Manager News What is the role of the Planning Commission and the Planning Commissioner? To respond to these questions, we defer to the Oregon Planning Commissioner Handbook which was created by the collaborative efforts of the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association, … Continued

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