Oregon State Marine Board to hold town hall meetings, one planned for Prineville

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon State Marine Board will hold a series of town hall meetings across Oregon, including one in Prineville, to hear from recreational boaters and gather public feedback on agency priorities.

The informal meetings will give boaters and community members an opportunity to speak with Marine Board staff, learn how boating funds are used in local communities and discuss needs in their areas.

Staff will also gather feedback on the agency’s proposed budget and legislative concepts for the 2027-2029 legislative session.

Topics may include boating safety, agency rules, grant funding, boating access, boat titling and registration, outfitter guides and environmental concerns.

The meetings will run from 4 to 7 p.m. in an open-house format, allowing attendees to arrive and leave as their schedules permit.

Oregon State Marine Board Town Hall Schedule

• Umatilla: Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Umatilla Community Center, 201 7th St.
• Ontario: Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Four Rivers Cultural Center, Harano Gallery, 676 SW 5th Ave.
• Prineville: Thursday, Oct. 15, at Central Oregon Community College’s Prineville campus, Room 130, 510 SE Lynn Blvd.

All three meetings are scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Marine Board encourages recreational boaters and others interested in the agency’s work to attend and share their questions and concerns.

For more information about the Oregon State Marine Board and recreational boating in Oregon, visit Boat.Oregon.gov.