Oregon
Kotek vows to revive stricter scrutiny of water transfers
SALEM — The failure of a bill imposing environmental reviews on certain Oregon water rights transfers has not…
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Oregon
Despite warnings, Oregon lawmakers approve limited beaver trapping ban
Despite warnings against meddling with wildlife management, the Oregon Legislature has voted to prohibit beaver trapping in impaired…
Oregon
Oregon lawmakers invest in expanded water recycling for irrigation
Lawmakers are investing nearly $300,000 to expand water recycling in Oregon by hiring an interagency team leader charged…
Government
Slate of bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session
Bills from Gov. Tina Kotek and a bipartisan duo of representatives would streamline water rights transfers and impose…
News
Judge: Public denied input on Prineville water releases
Oregon water regulators “failed to allow the public an opportunity to be heard” in regard to controversial water…
News
Aquifer recharge exempted from groundwater denial proposal
Aquifer recharge projects would be exempt from Oregon legislation that otherwise seeks to preclude new agricultural well applications…
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