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Hot Issues in the 2011 Oregon Legislature

HB 3165

URGENT:  Urge a NO vote on HB 3165 to help protect flows for Willamette River Fish! [doc]

Background on HB 3165 [doc]

Letters from NOAA Fisheries [pdf] and the US Army Corps of Engineers [pdf] critical of HB 3165

HB 2873

A bad idea – New Fish Passage Exemptions for Hydro Projects Goes for a Vote on the House Floor [pdf], Testimony by Kimberley Priestley

Take Action – Urge your Representative to Vote NO on HB 2873! [doc]

Read what WaterWatch thinks about HB 2873 [doc]

HB 2867

Deschutes Groundwater Mitigation Program

Background on HB 2867

Contact the House Energy,  Environment and Water Committee

HB 2867-1 Amendments

2009 Oregon Legislature

The 75th Oregon Legislative Assembly Adjourned June 29, 9:45 p.m.

Thank you to all who helped WaterWatch achieve many truly important victories for Oregon’s rivers this legislative session!  Read a summary of our 2009 legislative successes here.

Our Legislative Work
1. Read a brief summary of our initiatives: “Responsible Water Management for the Next Century”

2. View our 2009 testimonies and our 2009 floor letters

3. For the latest news on WaterWatch’s work during and between legislative sessions, sign up for our eNewsletter and RiverAction Alerts

Oregon Conservation Network Common Agenda
WaterWatch has serves on the Steering Committee of theOregon Conservation Network and the Priorities for a Healthy Oregon.