Several farm groups oppose legislation to allow Oregon water regulators to seek injunctions against illegal water use, fearing the new authority would be too far-reaching.
Several farm groups oppose legislation to allow Oregon water regulators to seek injunctions against illegal water use, fearing the new authority would be too far-reaching.
SALEM — Oregon lawmakers may permanently allow water rights to be split between irrigation and in-stream leases during the same season by amending a statute set to expire next year.
Governor would gain temporary authority to designate large industrial sites, which advocates say are needed, but critics argue would threaten farmland.
SALEM — Oregon wildlife regulators would gain more authority to limit predator control under a bill that opponents fear will reduce defenses against crop and livestock damage.