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Would you please answer some questions about keeping water in Oregon clean and safe?
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works to keep our water in Oregon clean and safe. One of the ways DEQ does this is to protect water from pollutants.
Some pollutants are called “nutrients.” Nutrients come from many sources. They are found in soil, water, and other places. They help plants grow. Some nutrients are nitrogen and phosphorus.
But when too many nutrients get into our water, they become pollutants. Too many nutrients can make water unsafe for drinking. They can make rivers and lakes smelly, cloudy, and unsafe for people and animals.
DEQ is working to create a statewide plan to manage nutrients in our water. They are working with Oregon’s Kitchen Table to hear from people across our state about issues related to the nutrients in and the quality of our water. DEQ also wants to hear what ideas you have about ways to keep water safe and clean.
Your input will also help the State of Oregon find ways to partner with local communities, researchers, and other agencies to solve water quality issues in the state related to nutrients.
Please fill out this survey if you live in Oregon. You can fill it out through March 31, 2025.
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How can I help?
Please fill out this survey! And invite other people in Oregon who you know to fill it out, too.
Are you interested in hosting a conversation about managing nutrients in Oregon? If you want to lead a conversation, please download our Kitchen Table Conversation guide. If you would like support, you can contact us at info@oregonskitchentable.org.
By sharing what you think, you can help make sure that the DEQ makes a plan based on what people in our state want to see happen.
How will DEQ use the results of this survey?
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has asked for this information. DEQ will get a report. It will be based on the answers from this survey and from the conversations.
The report will help DEQ decide about what to include in a statewide plan to manage nutrients in our water. It will also help DEQ find ways to partner with local communities, researchers and other agencies to solve water quality issues related to nutrients in Oregon.
How can I know the results of this survey?
In April, we at Oregon’s Kitchen Table will host a number of conversations on Zoom to share the results of the survey. We will also discuss ways people, organizations, and companies can get involved. To stay updated about the forums, share your email address at the end of the survey or join our mailing list.
We will also share the report with people who choose to share their emails. We will also post the report on our Oregon’s Kitchen Table’s website.