JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Several creeks in Jackson County’s Bear Creek Watershed have exceeded state standards for bacteria levels. On August 1, 2023, the Rogue Valley Council of Governments said routine water testing revealed contact with the following creeks could ...
The Oregon Water Resources Department can now sue Oregonians who illegally misuse or waste water. HB 2929 will allow the water resources department to take water misusers to court. Lawmakers say the bill addressed the previous process where action against ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has declared a “drought emergency” in Jackson County. On May 24, Jackson County commissioners asked the governor to declare a drought emergency in the county. This was followed up by similar recommendations ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford Water Commission is upgrading its bulk water system. Because of the upgrades, bulk water at the Medford fill station will be unavailable starting Monday, May 9, through Thursday, May 12. Beginning June 6, bulk water ...
TALENT, Ore. – The Talent Irrigation District said its water supply is at 17% of capacity and approximately 3,000 acre-feet below where it was at this time last year The board met Tuesday and decided not to set a start ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson County is letting the public know about grants available through its “Domestic and Public Well Assistance Program.” It’s offering up to $7,500 per person to well owners who faced challenges with their domestic and public wells ...
SOUTHERN OREGON, —It’s been three days since the Pacific Pride Fire burned an industrial area near downtown Medford, yet the cleanup is far from over. Oil, kerosene, and diesel all entered the environment and are now in Bear Creek, storm ...
*Photo is from 2020 JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — As Jackson County continues to navigate through a years-long drought, the situation will likely get worse according to officials. Jackson county Watermaster Shavon Haynes said that the reservoirs are losing more water ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. —The Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District works with landowners alongside community members to protect, restore, and manage water quality use. We’re told the organization got calls last May concerning water theft, among other problems with ...
JACKSON CO., Ore. — The Army Corp of Engineers says many lakes in the area, and specifically Lost Creek Lake, are facing another potential year of drought. The Army Corps of Engineers says they generally drain the reservoir for Lost ...