14 results for tag: Oregon’s water future
Water Justice, a Shared Vision for the Future
For World Water Day 2023, we affirm our commitment to water justice and elevate the Oregon Water Justice Framework, recently released by the Oregon Water Futures Project, a collaboration between water and environmental justice interests, Indigenous peoples, communities of color, low-income communities, and academic institutions. Oregon Environmental Council is proud to be a member of the Oregon Water Futures Project.
Clean water is foundational to every aspect of our lives. Yet in Oregon, far too many people struggle every day to have their water needs met. We must continue to work to promote improved water quality, protect natural resources, and ...
New report elevates water justice in Oregon
Oregon Water Futures Project takes learnings to legislators and wins new funding for equitable water access
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.
What’s Your Water Why?
Today, we can all stand up for water and our future as a healthy and resilient state by sharing why water matters to our lives, livelihoods and the world around us. #MyWaterWhy
Oregon’s 100-Year Water Vision Moves Forward
Momentum is building across the state to address water challenges and make a bold commitment to a secure and resilient water future for all Oregonians.
More than a decade of work will not be silenced.
2019 has been a tumultuous year for Oregonians and our environment. As we look to the future, we remain more committed than ever to the idea that people coming together with passion and perseverance can positively alter the course of the future.
There is much work yet to do: In the last legislative session, the Oregon legislature failed to vote on the Clean Energy Jobs bill. It was a disappointing outcome after an inspiring show of support for the bill over many years.
More than a decade of work will not be silenced. The crucial work of Oregon Environmental Council has always been—and will always be—fueled by the broad support of our members ...
What we’re watching: Water
Of more than 2,700 bills and resolutions that were introduced by lawmakers this session, a strong line-up of water-related bills is still under serious consideration. Here's what we're watching.
Why do we stand up for water?
On World Water Day, people across Oregon spoke up for our shared water future. Now where do we go from here?
What’s Your Water Why?
For World Water Day, join OEC in standing up for Oregon's water resources. Check out what our staff are saying...