OHA Climate and Health Report Finds Oregon Adapting to Climate Change
The 42-page report found climate change-related events were a new fact of life for Oregonians, but lauded the state’s efforts to adapt to the crisis.
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Lawmakers Find Common Ground on Soil Health Bill
The Bill’s chief sponsor says the new, voluntary soil health program represents a ‘new way forward’ for Salem Democrats to approach farming issues.
Drought Mitigation Package Faces Likely Cuts — But Sponsors Are Working to Close the Gap
The $250 million package would provide funding for infrastructure projects, disaster mitigation, data collection — and payments to workers impacted by severe drought.
Oregon Distillers Weather Drought, But Face Supply Chain Headwinds
Oregon’s wet climate and water conservation tech helps distillers mitigate the impact of diminishing water resources, but supply chain and distribution issues are still a threat
EPA Approves $97 million Loan to Medford Water Commission.
Federal funding will assist the Rogue Valley to create water infrastructure capable of mitigating the impacts of climate change.
How Pipes Might Save Western Farms
Many Oregon farmers rely on outdated irrigation systems that cause water losses they can no longer afford — and irrigation districts are racing to bring the infrastructure up to date.
Drought Tech
With the climate crisis here, water management becomes big business — and part of big tech.
Harnessing the Worth of Water
A new Portland company sees opportunity in recycling wastewater, as drought and water scarcity present looming social and economic challenges.
Battle Lines
The future of farming is at stake in the Klamath Basin, where drought is sucking the land dry, and conflicting interests over water use threaten a long-term solution.
Salmon decline reveals worrisome trend
Drought and poor ocean conditions wipe out stocks of the popular fish.
