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Recent news articles and updates about the Morrow County Clean Water Consortium and local clean water efforts.
Flowing Forward: Water Infrastructure Projects Making Progress in Lower Umatilla Basin (Justin Green, Water for Eastern Oregon, May 29, 2026) Multiple city and county-level efforts to improve water quality, water quantity, and public health are highlighted and summarized.
Boardman Says Not So Fast to West Glen Water Proposal (Michael Kane, Hermiston Herald, May 15, 2026) Boardman City Council asks for more time and information while considering plan to connect its municipal water system to the nitrate-contaminated West Glen neighborhood.
Morrow County Drinking Water Group Discusses Possible Solutions (Berit Thorson, East Oregonian, March 12, 2026) The Clean Water Consortium met to discuss funding opportunities in order to get residents clean drinking water, amid ongoing community tensions regarding who should pay for the infrastructure.
Flowing Forward: Collaboration and Community Driving Solutions in the LUBGWMA (Justin Green, Water for Eastern Oregon, March 11, 2026) Highlights of the collaborative, science-based initiatives, community outreach efforts, and policy-driven projects aimed at reducing groundwater nitrate contamination.
Port of Morrow Partners with Consortium on Managing Director Support (Port of Morrow, March 5, 2026)
The Port of Morrow press release announcing contract with Engage2Elevate, LLC to provide managing director services that help guide the Consortium’s clean water work.
West Glen Neighbors Come Together for Clean Water Solutions (Brenden Jin, NonStop Local (NBC Right Now), August 29, 2025, updated October 5, 2025) Residents in the West Glen area share their experiences and work together on long-term solutions for safe drinking water.
Full House at West Glen Community Meeting on Water (Griffin Beach, Columbia Basin News, August 29, 2025) A near-capacity crowd attends a West Glen meeting to hear updates and ask questions about nitrate contamination and next steps.
Consortium Meeting Highlights Momentum and Funding Path (Justin Green, Water for Eastern Oregon, August 27, 2025) This recap covers community momentum, funding opportunities, and next steps discussed at the Consortium’s August public meeting.
Consortium Outlines Next Steps in Nitrate Project (East Oregonian, July 7, 2025) Regional coverage of the Consortium’s plans for addressing nitrate contamination and improving long-term drinking water infrastructure.
Consortium Press Release on New State Funding (Morrow County Clean Water Consortium, July 1, 2025) Official press release explaining new state funding in SB 5531 and how it will support clean water projects in Morrow County.
State Funding Directed to Morrow County Clean Water Consortium (Griffin Beach, Columbia Basin News, July 2, 2025) News story on state lawmakers sending funds to the Consortium to expand safe drinking water solutions for local residents.
Community Members Speak Up at Nitrate Reduction Hearing (Griffin Beach, Columbia Basin News, May 14, 2025) Local residents attend a public hearing focused on nitrate reduction and share how drinking water issues affect their daily lives.
Boardman Council Hears Update on Clean Water Efforts (Griffin Beach, Columbia Basin News, March 6, 2025) The Boardman City Council receives an update from clean water advocates on contamination concerns and possible solutions.
New Countywide Group Formed to Connect Residents to Safe Water (Antonio Sierra, OPB, February 5, 2025) Oregon Public Broadcasting reports on the creation of the Morrow County Clean Water Consortium and its mission to connect residents with safe, reliable drinking water.