Farms and other agricultural water users ensure the availability of fresh, locally produced food to both rural and urban communities.
Irrigated agriculture also provides ancillary social benefits through boating, fishing, hunting, and other recreational amenities.
Irrigated agriculture is the backbone of Oregon’s economy, supporting a variety of high value crops sold globally.
Agricultural water suppliers are on the forefront of conservation and are always seeking innovative ways to stretch our resources.
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has issued a series of Executive Orders (EOs) and other restrictions impacting personal and business activities with the goal of protecting the health and safety of Oregonians. New–Statewide Two-Week Freeze–effective November 18 to December 2nd. Governor Brown has issued EO 20-65 to “address […]
The Oregon Water Resources Congress (OWRC) joined an effort spearheaded by the Family Farm Alliance asking Congress and the White House to address aging water infrastructure in Western United States. Over 150 water and agricultural related organizations signed onto two letters emphasizing that water conservation, water recycling, watershed management, conveyance, desalination, water transfers, groundwater storage […]
