Fertilizer reporting bill divides Oregon’s farmers, rural residents
Large farms would have to report their fertilizer use under a bill being considered by the Oregon Legislature. The goal, the bill’s backers say, is to avoid situations like the one in the Boardman ...
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Oregon port temporarily allowed to apply wastewater to fields despite drinking water concerns
Tina Kotek tours Boardman with local organization Oregon Rural Action on May 3 ... primary drinking water source for Morrow and Umatilla County residents. Many in the area who drink out of ...
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Morrow County repeals courthouse decision, moves building back to Heppner
proposed repealing the board’s November 2024 decision to move the Morrow County Justice Court to Boardman. His motion received support from David Sykes, chair of the board, with Commissioner ...
Kotek issues emergency order allowing Port of Morrow to violate water pollution permit
The port will be allowed to spread nitrogen-contaminated wastewater on agricultural fields in an area with contaminated ...