May 13 Tri-State Tour – Day 1, Pre-Meeting
Meet at KID office: 6640 K.I.D Lane, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Lunch available starting at noon
12:30 pm Overview of Klamath Project
4:45 pm Return to KID/end tour
May 13 Dinner/reception with local districts following Tour
5:30 reception, 6:00 dinner.
Catered group dinner at Growler Guys (and informal reception) with local districts and attendees. (downstairs); 4201 US 97, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Tri-State Meeting – May 14, 2025
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Klamath Community College, Building #6, RM 6108*
Agenda
1. 9:00 AM – Welcome and Introductions
April Snell, Oregon Water Resources Congress (OWRC)
2. Bureau of Reclamation Updates
Roland Springer, Acting Regional Director, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region
3. Policy & Regulatory Updates from Washington D.C
Greg Morrison, National Water Resources Association (NWRA)
Mark Limbaugh, The Ferguson Group on behalf of the Family Farm Alliance
4. State Association Legislative Reports
Paul Arrington, Idaho Water Users Association (IWUA)
April Snell, OWRC
John Stuhlmiller, Washington State Water Resources Association (WSWRA)
5. Legal Updates – David Filippi, Norm Semanko, others
6. Preliminary Roundtable Discussion Topics:
Managing Uncertainty with Federal Funding
Supply Chain Difficulties, Cost Increases
7. Other Topics
8. Next Meeting Discussion – hosted by WSWRA, TBD
9. Adjourn ~ 1:00 PM
Break for lunch at ~12:00 PM
Optional Post-meeting Tour 5/14, 1-5pm.
Depart from KCC directly following meeting. Small group dinner at 6pm, location TBD
Virtual Link for 5/14 Meeting: https://oregonwaterresourcescongress.my.webex.com/oregonwaterresourcescongress.my/j.php?MTID=m934f00c7686b9eb081da73debb33e1bc
Meeting number/access code: 2550 402 0205
Password: 051425
Or join by phone +1-408-418-9388 and enter codes above
Lodging, no room block but recommended options:
Fairfield – newest hotel, downtown area, closest to dinner location.
Running Y Resort – Further away, more expensive but nice option if extended stay or bringing family.
