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Protecting and restoring natural streamflows in Oregon rivers since 1985.

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Drought Resource Page

Even as fall rains return, Oregon is still reeling from this year’s drought. For the latest streamflow news and climatic resources, visit our WaterWatch Drought Updates Page.

Purchase Auction Tickets Here

Tickets for WaterWatch’s 24th Annual Celebration of Oregon Rivers are on sale now, and we’ve extended our “early bird” ticket rates through Oct. 16th! Get your tickets now!

Get the Latest Currents

Get the latest edition of Currents here, WaterWatch of Oregon’s biweekly digest of news, media, and events, or visit our dedicated Currents page for previous editions.

Rivers Need Water

Without WaterWatch, many of Oregon’s rivers and streams would run dry. In almost every river basin in the state, there are simply too many water rights and not enough water to go around — especially during the driest months of the year in the late summer and early fall. Even now, in the 21st century, it can be perfectly legal in Oregon to drain our rivers until they are bone dry.

That’s what WaterWatch of Oregon works to prevent. For over 40 years, WaterWatch has protected and restored water to Oregon’s rivers, streams, and lakes for fish, wildlife, and people. Our work isn’t glamorous. It can be difficult. We keep regulators accountable. We speak for the public interest. We pass balanced water legislation, and when necessary — we go to court. Our goal is to ensure a legacy of healthy rivers in Oregon.

Dozens of interests are working to take more and more water from Oregon’s rivers and streams, so if clean, abundant water is important to you, join WaterWatch of Oregon today to ensure there is enough water in our rivers for the fish, wildlife, and people who depend on them. Our Oregon quality of life depends on it.

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