Salmonberry Trail Meeting, Feb. 7

SALEM, Ore. – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will meet 10 a.m. – noon Feb. 7 in the Tillamook Room, Building C of the Oregon Department of Forestry Headquarters, 2600 State Street, Salem. The meeting is open to the public. On the agenda: finalizing Washington County’s STIA membership, updates on the Salmonberry Trail Foundation, and reports focused on the strategic plan, including the upcoming canyon and river segment master plan studies. The proposed Salmonberry Trail is an 84-mile corridor that follows the Port of Tillamook Bay Railway and terminates in Banks. The proposed route connects eight cities and two counties, passing by the Oregon coastline, fisheries, farmland and the Oregon Coast Range. STIA was established to facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development and maintenance of the multi-use trail. For more information contact Dennis Wiley, Salmonberry Trail project manager, at 503-986-0723 or dennis.wiley@oregon.gov. Individuals who need special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact Dennis Wiley at least three days in advance.