Umatilla Basin

News articles relating to the Umatilla Basin.

Oregon consortium to evaluate Umatilla Basin aquifer recovery

CBB article on the feasibility study of the Umatilla aquifer as authorized by SB 1069.

Oregon OKs water shortage bill; includes Columbia/Umatilla recharge study

Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife News Bulletin article on the Agriculture and Community Water Act

Farmers float aquifer idea to quench their thirst

Oregonian article about Umatilla farmers proposing using water from the Columbia River to recharge aquifers.

Water shortage back before lawmakers

Article on the proposed Umatilla basin aquifer storage plan.

Legislature's Feb. session to seek more water for rural Oregon

Associated Press article on the Oregon Legislature's proposal to establish aquifer storage areas in eastern Oregon.

Governor Stresses need to store more water

Article on Gov. Kulongoski exploring water storage options in the Umatilla Basin.