Making Water Work
Access to water is a growing issue across much of Oregon. OEC consulted with farmers, ranchers and irrigation experts for ways to advance efficiency solutions that help address the state’s water challenges.
Water is one of Oregon’s most valuable resources. And increasingly, it’s becoming one of its most threatened. Summertime water rights are maxed out in many areas of the state, impacting business development and agricultural production, with climate change and population growth predicted to further stress Oregon’s water supplies in the future.
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Over the past year, OEC has been talking with growers and irrigation experts about ways to advance water efficiency in agriculture—which uses 79% of the state's water withdrawals—while strengthening Oregon's agriculture sector. Our recommendations are included in a new report Making Water Work, from OEC’s Teresa Huntsinger. Teresa is also sharing these recommendations with state agencies as we help develop the state's first ever long-term water plan, the Integrated Water Resources Strategy.
An Executive Summary of Making Water Work is also available.
