Club Meeting: Willamette River Water System Update

Marlys Mock, managing the outreach team for the $1.6 billion Willamette Water Supply Program, will discuss updates on the project. Her role involves coordinating and communicating with staff and the public regarding the construction of over 30 miles of large diameter pipeline, a water storage tank, and a new water treatment plant. This seismically resilient system is expected to be operational by 2026, enhancing water supply infrastructure in the region.

The Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.

Official bio:

Marlys Mock has worked in public involvement and communications in the Pacific Northwest since 1998. She was a consultant for eight years prior to transitioning to public service in 2009.
Marlys began her public service as the Portland Public Schools facilities liaison to Portland Parks & Recreation and to the communities surrounding each school facility. She resolved conflicts, developed partnerships, coordinated the completion of the Long Range Facilities Plan and secured grants to improve the District’s facilities.

Marlys currently manages the outreach team for the $1.6 billion Willamette Water Supply Program. Activities include coordination and communications with staff and the public around construction of more than 30 miles of large diameter pipeline, a water storage tank, and the new water treatment plant. The new seismically resilient system will be online in 2026.

Marlys graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Local and Urban Affairs (Community Development) from St. Cloud State University, Minnesota.