Water News


A Natural Vision for Water Part 1 – Common Natural Infrastructure Challenges, Opportunities for Action, and Case Studies

A new report from Oregon Environmental Council and Willamette Partnership demonstrates the opportunity to invest in natural infrastructure as a solution to Oregon’s infrastructure challenges.

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2021 Water Outlook

OEC’s water program sets its eyes on natural infrastructure and water justice in 2021

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Developing a Vision for Water Justice

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An interview with Dr. Alaí Reyes-Santos on our collaborative work to elevate community voices in Oregon water policy.

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Introducing: Oregon Water Futures Project

A new partnership to elevate community voices in water policy and define water justice with Oregonians on the frontlines of our water challenges.

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Emerging toxics: PFAS in groundwater

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“Forever chemicals” and where they’re being found in Oregon.

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Lead in Oregon’s Drinking Water

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Where it comes from, health impacts, and who is working to solve these problems.

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Toxics Lurking in Our Water

Learning what toxics issues are top of mind for Oregon communities.

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The Cooling Power of Trees

How a natural infrastructure test case in Medford helped kick off a more sustainable approach to water management

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Video Debut: Changing Currents, A Tribal Vision for Water

The latest from ATNI’s tribal water initiative features tribal youth and leaders sharing their vision for the future of our waters

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Let’s wipe out a costly foible in the bathroom

Disposable wipes can seriously jam up your sewage system, and not only is the repair costly, but what greets as the plumbers pull out the mess, is just yuck.

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