Forty-One Senators Push to Keep Harmful Environmental Riders Out of Appropriations Bills
included riders aimed at weakening safeguards for air, water, and federal lands. The letter was also signed
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Merkley, Senators: EPA Must Address Microplastic Pollution to Protect Human Health
harms of plastic pollution on our air, water, and soil—and two bipartisan plastics-related pieces of legislation … regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). However, in order to best address the human health concerns
House Committee Advances Bipartisan Bonamici Legislation to Strengthen Water Power
modernize the Department of Energy’s (DOE) water power research, development, and demonstration programs. The Water Power Research … ahead of the Committee vote on the legislation. “Water power, including marine energy, hydropower, and pumped storage, plays
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $9.3 Million to Support Working Forestlands in Oregon
Interior-Environment Appropriations Act through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Forest Legacy Program. These Oregon … working forests in 11 states. The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides $900 million annually for federal land
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $9.3 Million to Support Working Forestlands in Oregon
Interior-Environment Appropriations Act through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Forest Legacy Program. These Oregon … working forests in 11 states. The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides $900 million annually for federal land
Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Presses for Answers on Treatment of Pregnant Minors, Children, and Families in Texas Immigration Detention Facilities
facility, including prolonged detention of children, access to water and internet, restrictions on communication and legal services, mental
Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands
that protect our shared heritage. The wildlife, clean water, and ancient forests that define these places … families to our state’s wild lands and waters not as passive observers, but as active participants. This
Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands
that protect our shared heritage. The wildlife, clean water, and ancient forests that define these places … families to our state’s wild lands and waters not as passive observers, but as active participants. This
Merkley, Bonamici, Oregon Delegation: FEMA Must Approve Waivers for Two Critical Disaster Mitigation Projects in Oregon
short construction window available. Grants Pass Water Treatment Plant Relocation: The City of Grants Pass was selected … million in BRIC funding to relocate their Water Treatment Plant outside their Special Flood Hazard Area to prevent
Merkley, Bonamici, Oregon Delegation: FEMA Must Approve Waivers for Two Critical Disaster Mitigation Projects in Oregon
short construction window available. Grants Pass Water Treatment Plant Relocation: The City of Grants Pass was selected … million in BRIC funding to relocate their Water Treatment Plant outside their Special Flood Hazard Area to prevent
Bynum Celebrates Delivery of Nearly $1 Million in Funding to Bend
will go to the city’s Neighborhood Drinking Water Protection Program . The funds will be used to replace … fragile galvanized pipes in Bend to protect drinking water quality, improve water system redundancy, and ensure nearby hydrants
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $1.1 Million for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Conservation Efforts
agencies’ conservation efforts. “Our state’s lands and waters are integral to the futures of countless fish … battling to secure similar resources for lands and water in Oregon.” The State Wildlife Grant program funds local
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $1.1 Million for Oregon Fish and Wildlife Conservation Efforts
agencies’ conservation efforts. “Our state’s lands and waters are integral to the futures of countless fish … battling to secure similar resources for lands and water in Oregon.” The State Wildlife Grant program funds local
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Dogs Under the Care of Breeders
living in small spaces without enough food or water before they find their forever home,” Wyden said. “Puppies
Wyden Demands Big Tech Execs Answer Questions About Data Centers’ Water Impact
Tech Execs Answer Questions About Data Centers’ Water Impact Oregon senator: “Many communities in my state are concerned … about how these centers could contribute to water scarcity in the coming years, especially as our state grapples
The House Natural Resources Committee Held hearing on Congressman Bentz Bill Strengthening Local Input in Federal Water Management
Natural Resources Committee heard H.R. 8259, the Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026, sponsored by Congressman … discuss and engage with water users who have water supply contracts under federal water projects. The legislation improves
Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter to Inspect Texas Immigration Facilities Holding Pregnant Teens, Families
conduct oversight amid continued reports of contaminated food, water, and inadequate access to education and medical care, including
Wyden Blasts Trump EPA Over New Drinking Water Rules Threatening Reproductive Health Care
Wyden Blasts Trump EPA Over New Drinking Water Rules Threatening Reproductive Health Care New water testing guidance … recommend that states and localities begin testing drinking water for abortion medications and oral contraceptives. Earlier this month
Strickland, Merkley Introduce BILL Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon
Tribal nations who have stewarded the lands and waters since time immemorial and our fishing communities rely … team of scientists from the Center for Urban Waters and Washington Stormwater Center discovered the cause: a toxic
Merkley, Van Hollen, Gillibrand Press Interior Secretary Burgum on Failure to Comply with Federal Law on Status of Renewable Projects
renewable energy projects, both on federal lands and waters and on private lands, with new unnecessary layers
Congressman Bentz Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Local Input in Federal Water Management
Cliff Bentz (R-OR) , introduced H.R. 8259 , Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 , legislation to improve … transparency and ensure meaningful input from local water users in the operation of federal water projects. The bill
Wyden Sounds Alarm on Trump Kneecapping Fire Preparedness Ahead of Historic Wildfire Season
even worse. Simply put, there is no water. And come summertime, Oregon will be like a tinder … rest of the west have no water and massive fuels buildup in our forests. So what are Donald
Bynum Requests Over $36 Million for Oregon
entire district and include investments in clean drinking water, infrastructure, public safety, child care, and workforce development. Over … City of Mt. Angel’s Water Reservoir Replacement Project Recipient Name: City of Mt. Angel Project Purpose: Funds
Merkley Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Invest in Watershed Projects Due to Extreme Drought
Climate chaos-fueled droughts are depleting water resources for people, farms, fish, and wildlife, demanding urgent investments … effective modernization tool for irrigation systems to conserve water—keeping farms in operation during droughts while also protecting
Rep. Salinas Celebrates Securing $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for Dallas Sewer Service
also supports the City of Dallas’s Potable Water Reservoir Tank Project, which will construct a seismically resilient … reservoir to ensure residents have a reliable potable water supply during emergencies. Both projects address critical gaps