Newsletter - 7/8/21
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Email: SaveChehalemMountain@gmail.com
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15532 SW Pacific Hwy C1B#331, Tigard, OR 97224
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WAG Holdings, LLC (18505 NE Jaquith Road) Application #G-18843 request to drill a well to irrigate over 20+ acres of cannabis is on a second hold at the Oregon Water Resources Dept. The hold expired on 7/5/21. We are monitoring the situation, will keep you updated and are in contact with OWRD & Water Attorney.
View application: https://OrdWagHoldings. View Resident’s comments: https://OwrdResidentsComments
WATER RELATED: PROPOSED HEMP FARM WATER DENIAL
Oregon Water Resources Dept Water Right Application #G-18837 at 22745 NE Highway 240, Newberg (next to Chehalem Creek) for growing Hemp was issued a Proposed Final Order denying the application because: “the appropriation will have the potential for substantial interference with surface water and surface water is not available for the entire period of use requested.” For more: https://apps.wrd.state.or.us/apps/wr/wrinfo/wr_folder_image.aspx?snp_id=199700
RESCHEDULED DUE TO HEAT WAVE: COUNTY WATER TASK FORCE: MON JULY 12TH 10:00 – Noon. This public meeting will be held in person (location to be determined) hosted by Yamhill County Commissioner Casey Kulla is intended to identify problems and brainstorm solutions regarding usage of water in our area.
For more info & to attend (request by Zoom) email Casey Kulla: kullac@co.yamhill.or.us
Per Casey, “With the extreme heat wave we are all suffering comes an even stronger awareness that we need, need, need groundwater in sufficient quantity and quality. The Legislature adjourned session with a significant investment in water infrastructure, monitoring, and regional water planning. I will ask our Legislative delegation to provide a summary of the funding and new programs, but we’ll also have a discussion about ground water monitoring, ground water recharge, and water rights as they relate to domestic and commercial non-water-rights use of ground water.”
1) WE NEED YOUR INPUT: there are a few of us who have been working to protect your homes, businesses and our community from the loss of water, fire danger and to spread the news of what all of us are facing with the increased demand on our water supply from cannabis grows in our “Limited Ground Water Area” aquifer. We need your help to contribute around 10 hours a month in order for us to keep bringing you this newsletter and keeping you informed. We will help guide you on what needs to be done.
Email us: SaveChehalemMountain@gmail.com
2) IN OTHER RELATED NEWS:
“Cartel Operated Marijuana Grows Taken Down in Antelope Valley as Part of Massive Joint Operation. Cartel members threatening residents and stealing millions of gallons of water from already limited supply according to Sherriff. 1.19 BILLION worth of Marijuana seized in massive bust.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-seized-billion
https://valleypostnews.com/cartel-operated-marijuana-grows
“15,000 Plants Seized in Raid of Illegal San Diego County Marijuana Farm. Illegal Growers were Stealing Millions of Gallons of Water with Illegal Wells or by Taking It Under Cover of Night From Wells Maintained by Local Alfalfa, Potato & Carrot Farmers” https://15000-plants-seized-in-illegal-san-diego-cty-marijuana-farm/
3) WILD FIRE SEASON: Full Burn Ban in effect. NO AG Burning (slash, crops, field, stump, waste debris, branches, yard) Click here for more: https://www.tvfr.com/CivicAlerts/BurnBan
READY, SET, GO! Join TVF&R’s online presentations to learn about creating/maintaining defensible space around your home, forming emergency plans and preparing emergency kits. Visit www.tvfr.com/395 to sign up for one of the scheduled Zoom presentations. Dates: 7/15 at 7:00pm, 8/19 at 7:00pm & 9/16 at 7:00pm.
4) YAMHILL COUNTY "MARIJUANA TIME, PLACE & MANNER REGULATIONS": volunteers are working with (3) YamCo Officials: Commissioner Mary Starrett, Planning Director Ken Friday and Attorney, Todd Sadlo. The volunteers have provided (3) options or courses of action to take for a resolution. They are awaiting the response of Ken Friday on which option the County feels they would be able to accomplish.
Almost every County in Oregon has adopted these safety measures which are designed to protect your home/business, your home/business values, quality of life, our community, the environment and the lives of First Responders.
WHAT IS….SAVE CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN?:
A locally organized non-profit public welfare organization established to ensure that the Chehalem Mountain watershed area (see map on our website) provides the quality and quantity of water, environmental stability and fire protection necessary to support the homes/businesses, fish, wildlife, recreation, biological diversity, ecological values, public health and a sound economy. We are the Residents & Neighbors of this community who are concerned that one industry can have a devastating impact on the entire aquifer & region.
We are not against the crop of cannabis/marijuana/hemp and do not advocate for the removal of it. We are concerned about the negative impacts this crop has already had on neighboring properties, the environment and on wildlife with respects to intense odor pollution, diminished quality of life on one’s property, high usage of water in a “Limited Ground Water Area” and an ongoing drought as well as legitimate fire safety concerns.
WE ARE IN FAVOR OF SAFE & RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF THE MARIJUANA/HEMP INDUSTRY:
SAFE: growing / disposal of harmful chemicals / waste water / used debris
PROPER: government oversight and rules with inspections on all growing/processing operations
ADOPTION of “Marijuana Time, Place & Manner” REGULATIONS: Yamhill County Commissioners/Planning Director & Attorney adopting these regulations. They are sensible safety guidelines designed to protect property values, quality of life, the environment/wildlife & the lives of First Responders. To date, Yamhill County has not done so, despite Residents actively working with them for over (2) years.
Please Donate toward Attorney Fees & Volunteer a little time
We NEED your help!
THANK YOU
Originally Posted on July 8, 2021 by savecm
