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As the Northwest turns toward spring, agricultural irrigators, fire managers and water experts watch
Across the Northwest, federal, state and regional officials are in general accord: There isn’t enough snow and with the start of spring just days away, the next couple of weeks will determine just how challenging it could get this summer for agricultural irrigators, fish and wildfires.
Solutions to Oregon’s drought could be found in the Deschutes Basin
Amid long-term drought, a river system in Central Oregon rebounded from dire straits.
Klamath Basin irrigators, tribes sign conservation agreement, Interior pledges $72M
The federal funding was announced in conjunction with a new memorandum of understanding signed by representatives from the Klamath, Yurok and Karuk tribes and the farming group Klamath Water Users Association.
As Oregon drought eases, uncertainty remains for some farmers
Oregon is the most drought-free it’s been since 2019, according to a recent report by the U.S. Drought Monitor. For some farmers, though, it will take more than one good season to recover.
Rural Oregon’s struggles for drinking water frame Senate talks of national crisis
Warm Springs Tribal Chairperson traveled across the country to testify about water crisis.
More than half of Oregon in drought during wildfires, heat waves
More than half of Oregon is experiencing moderate to severe drought, according to a state report released Monday.
Oregon homeowners with failing wells seek help as relief funding threatens to run dry
More than 150 applications were recently approved for state grants to help low- and moderate-income homeowners with failing wells. But the program could soon disappear as requests for help pile up.
Weekday Wrap: What to know about renters’ cooling rights
In other news, two badger cubs were rescued in Central Oregon, Donald Trump won a seat on a rural Oregon fire district, and more.
Oregon governor declares drought emergencies in Deschutes, Grant counties
Despite snow falling in several parts of Oregon on Friday, Gov. Tina Kotek warned conditions remain very dry in parts of the state.
Southern Oregon still faces drought conditions despite recent storms
Despite a parade of winter storms in Southern Oregon in recent weeks, hydrologists say it’s not enough to undo the effects of multiple years of drought.