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Water News Round-up (4th Edition)

Apr 27, 2015/ Comments 0 / in Water Resources News / by

More counties in Oregon declared drought – while William Shatner offered a solution to California’s water woes: Governor Kate Brown Declares Drought in 2 More Oregon Counties by Kelly House, Oregonian Seven counties in Oregon now have drought declarations. On April 21, Governor Kate Brown added Wheeler and Baker Counties to the list. Jackson and…

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Hop Demand Continues to Increase Thanks to Craft Brewers

Apr 23, 2015/ Comments 0 / in East Valley Water District Information / by

In January 2015, the Hop Growers of America released their 2014 Statistical Report. The report uses data from growers and the USDA. Oregon’s production of hops has increased steadily over the years; with a nearly 12% increase from 2013. As craft brewers anticipate a 20% annual growth through 2020 – demand of Oregon’s specialty hops…

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Water News Round-up (2nd Edition)

Apr 7, 2015/ Comments 0 / in Water Resources News / by

This week, Governor Kate Brown expanded the drought declaration for three more Oregon counties to include Crook, Harney and Klamath Counties. The U.S. Drought Monitor now has nearly half of Oregon under drought conditions. Here are the other water stories we are following this week: Western Drought Response Kicks into Higher Gear by Tom Banse –…

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