Does he or anyone know why the bids on these Blue Heron properties are not open and advertised for a longer period of time? Understandable that Clackamas Cty. wants the water rights imbedded in the West Linn parcel. This is good stewardship to move in and act to buy the property that will ensure that county owned WES (water environment services) can obtain these rare rights to put treated water back in the Willamette. BUT, how about all the unpaid employee and vendor claims that could be statisfied with a higher sale price tag that a private investor could pay. Have any private/public partnerships been invited that could meet more needs? Economic and Environmental?