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        <ExplanationTxt>The NOWC Government Relations Committee tracks State of Oregon legislation likely to affect member watershed councils of bills and hearings, provides testimony to Legislative Committees on bills affecting watershed councils, and encourages members to directly contact their legislators regarding these bills. NOWC hosts state legislators on community tours and sometimes meets with them to share news and information about watershed councils only.</ExplanationTxt>
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