“Oregon has failed to address its water security crisis, government report finds”

By Alex Baumhardt | Oregon Capital Chronicle | January 26, 2023

“Across Oregon, the future of water quality and quantity is in jeopardy, a state report said.

The 70-page advisory report released Thursday is a call to action for Gov. Tina Kotek, the state Legislature and state agencies, according to Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. She said they all need to agree about water conservation priorities, roles and responsibilities.

“We need a damn water plan,” she said at a news conference Thursday. “Far too many families lack access to clean water today, and many communities in Oregon are at high risk of becoming water insecure in the very near future. So I’ll say it again, this is a crisis.””