Residents of Central Oregon weigh in on a proposed resort in the high desert that would pump 300,000 gallons of water per day from wells, expanding to five million gallons by 2035. Much of the water would, you guessed it, go to irrigate proposed golf courses. The public outcry is causing the company to backtrack… some. This after State Representatives have called for the Oregon Water Resources Department to stop issuing new water rights permits.
For a deep dive on struggles over water rights in Oregon, listen to All Things Considered March 2022 report.
“Pushing the Eco Envelop: Three wineries utilize unique sustainability solutions” by Greg Norton of Oregon Wine Press – This article includes a look at Abbot Claim’s innovative solution to recycling winery wastewater.
Additional articles and publications of interest:
“Grant to help U of A researchers address farming in drying climate” by Eva-Marie Hube of the Arizona Daily Star
“Dry farming could help agriculture in the western US amid climate change” by Katherine Kornei of Science News
“Oregon’s water problems are accumulating; Idaho may have an answer” by Randy Stapilus of Oregon Capital Chronicle
“Kansas Is Showing What a Drier Future Looks Like” by Adam Minter of Bloomberg via the Washington Post
“How do you grow crops with no water?" A rancher on the Gila River is trying an old approach” by Jake Frederico of the Arizona Republic
“As California's Drought Goes On, What Can Farmers Do?” by Kendall Lambert of Civil Eats
“California Falls Short When Helping Farmers Save Water” by Adam Kotin and Kendall Lambert of Civil Eats
