State Unanimously Adopts New Groundwater Allocation Rules
In a victory for long-term water sustainability, the Oregon Water Resources Commission voted unanimously to adopt amended groundwater allocation rules.
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Jim McCarthy on JPR’s Jefferson Exchange — Listen Here
Jim McCarthy made an appearance on the Jefferson Exchange on Jefferson Public Radio to discuss WaterWatch’s ongoing Winchester Dam campaign. Listen to the segment here.
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