PORTLAND, Ore. - The Governing Board of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) will meet on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:30 a.m. at the parking lot outside the Guin Library, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon for a tour of Newport sites. Members of the public may participate in the tour but must provide their own transportation. The regular public portion of the governing board agenda will start at approximately 11:00 a.m. in the Hatfield Marine Science Center Library Seminar Room.

The meeting agenda is available at www.OregonGeology.org.

The DOGAMI Governing Board sets policy and oversees general operations, and adopts a strategic plan every six years. The Board meets at least quarterly. As active members of their communities, Board members provide an important connection between Oregonians and DOGAMI's mission of providing earth science information and regulation to make Oregon safe and prosperous.

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