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Campfire restrictions to go into place June 1
Annual campfire restrictions start on June 1st. Learn more here.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Oregon to update groundwater laws
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) plans to update groundwater usage laws. Find out more here.
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Severe wildfire can be curbed with controlled burning
Controlled burning can help curb severe wildfires. Learn more here about what state and federal agencies are doing to keep our forests healthy.
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Rare pacific football fish washes up on coast
A rare fish that lives in complete darkness at 2,000-3,300 feet has washed up on the Oregon coast. Find out more here.
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First female director named at ODFW
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has appointed a new director and she’s the first woman to take the seat. Find out more here!
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EPA announces over $28 million for water line replacements
The EPA has announced Oregon will get over $28 million to replace lead service lines for cleaner water. Learn more here.
SEE THE KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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DEQ report shows air quality over the years
A new DEQ study shows Central Oregon had 42 days of “unhealthy” air quality in 2023. Find out more here.
SEE THE KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Supreme court seems to favor stand against homeless camping
Focus turns to a small Oregon city that is taking a stand against homeless encampments on public property. Learn more here.
READ THE ABC NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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Washington state is fighting to stop big bottled water
Washington is taking steps to prohibit big bottled water from extracting, bottling, and selling spring water. Hood River County paved the way. Learn more here.
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Snowpack levels are normal in majority of Oregon
Oregon’s snowpack levels are at or right around normal, even with above-average March snowmelt. Learn all the details here.
READ THE ARTICLE BY OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING HERE
Photo: USDA / National Water and Climate Center
Use the NWCC’s amazing tool for checking stats on the state’s water and more HERE
“Oregon snow water equivalent levels, which compares how this year’s snowpack stacks up against the last 30 years. USDA / National Water and Climate Center”
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