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Race to the bottom: How big business took over Oregon’s first protected aquifer
A remote corner of Eastern Oregon is emblematic of how state officials have long ignored water sustainability concerns.
Tug of water: Plan restores flows to Upper Deschutes but may fall short for threatened species
Frogs and fish in the Upper Deschutes River will get more water in the winter, but it may not be enough to protect them.

Klamath Farmers Ask Federal Judge To Kickstart Irrigation Season
Federal dam operators are asking to open the irrigation season next week in lieu of holding back water to benefit fish.

Another Drought Year Promises To Test Klamath Basin
With a drought on the horizon, the Klamath Basin prepares for the worst.
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Extreme Heat Reverses Benefits Of Oregon’s Above-Average Snowpack
The benefits of an above-average snowpack measured in most locations statewide earlier this year have yet to be fully realized due to extreme heat.

Judge Orders More Water Releases From Klamath River Dams
A ruling released Wednesday says additional water is needed on the Klamath River to flush out parasites causing deadly disease outbreaks in salmon.

Klamath Farmers Look For Compensation For 16-Year-Old Irrigation Cuts
Lawsuit could lead to compensation and a change in the legal status of water rights in the drought-stricken West.

Lake Abert Dries Up
Oregon’s third largest lake dried up. Is more than drought to blame?