Groundwater bill stalls; no help for rural communities this year

Groundwater bill stalls; no help for rural communities this year

Key Points: Groundwater bill unlikely to be finalized before the Legislature adjourns Negotiations are continuing Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democrats claim partisan opposition Residents of rural communities concerned about depleted groundwater levels will likely have to wait longer for a solution after the latest groundwater bill stalled in the Legislature. Senate Bill 1520 would allow the creation of Basin Management Areas, which would impose a s…

Oregon groups withdraw support for weakened groundwater bill

BOARDMAN, Ore. – Oregon Rural Action and other groups have withdrawn support for SB 1154, a bill initially aimed at tackling groundwater pollution across Oregon. The bill, introduced by Governor Kotek, was amended late in the session, removing key regulatory…