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Port Of Portland Awarded Millions For Upgrades
Port Of Portland Awarded Millions For Upgrades
Port Of Portland Awarded Millions For Upgrades
The US Department of Transportation has awarded the Port of Portland $24,360,000 to make infrastructure improvements and upgrades.  Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the funding Monday, saying ports are crucial to the economy.   “...
Wyden, Merkley, Ask Reclamation To Help Drought Stricken Oregon
Wyden, Merkley, Ask Reclamation To Help Drought Stricken Oregon
Wyden, Merkley, Ask Reclamation To Help Drought Stricken Oregon
On Friday, senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley pressed the Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize Oregon when it comes to drought relief.  A letter sent by the two lawmakers, said, in part, “we strongly urge the Bureau of Reclamation to provide critical funding to areas in Oregon that have been devastated by the historic, multi-year, extreme drought conditions."   ...
OSU Receives Funds To Research Fusarium Canker
OSU Receives Funds To Research Fusarium Canker
OSU Receives Funds To Research Fusarium Canker
Earlier this week, Oregon senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkely announced that Oregon State University will receive more than $180,000 in federal funds to help hops growers.  The funding will be used to research and develop management strategies for the fusarium canker fungus killing hops in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.   “...
Merkley Announces $1M To Fight Wildfires In Oregon
Merkley Announces $1M To Fight Wildfires In Oregon
Merkley Announces $1M To Fight Wildfires In Oregon
Over a million dollars in federal funding is coming to Oregon for firefighting efforts.  Senator Jeff Merkley said it’s a step toward disaster prevention. "These funds go to the fire chiefs to prepare and basically develop their plans for tackling the fires. They’re v...
Merkley, Wyden Announce $52 Million Purchasing Agreement To Boost
Merkley, Wyden Announce $52 Million Purchasing Agreement To Boost
Merkley, Wyden Announce $52 Million Purchasing Agreement To Boost
On Wednesday, Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the USDA’s approval of a $52 million purchase of Pacific Northwest seafood products.  The two democrats say this purchase will support the state’s seafood industry which has been hit hard by COVID-19 and climate chaos. “Not only do...
Merkley Looks To Help Farmers Facing Drought
Merkley Looks To Help Farmers Facing Drought
Merkley Looks To Help Farmers Facing Drought
According to the latest Drought Monitor Numbers, over half of Oregon is designated as severe, extreme or exceptional drought.  Farmers and ranchers in many portions of the state are already worried they won’t have enough water this growing season.  And some prod...
Oregon Lawmakers Want WOOP To Continue
Oregon Lawmakers Want WOOP To Continue
Oregon Lawmakers Want WOOP To Continue
Oregon’s Congressional delegation is asking for a renewed commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan, also known as “WOOP”, to better respond to wildfires. The current plan is set to expire in 2024. In a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Oregon’s U.S. Senators and Represe ...
Merkley Announces Funding For Rural Oregon
Merkley Announces Funding For Rural Oregon
Merkley Announces Funding For Rural Oregon
Oregon senator Jeff Merkley says he has secured much needed funding to help rural communities across the state, make forests more resilient and protect public lands. The bill is the basis for negotiations with the House, as Congress works to fund the government for fiscal year 2022 ...
Wyden, Merkley, Bentz: Klamath Basin Needs To Prepare For Another Difficult Water Year
Wyden, Merkley, Bentz: Klamath Basin Needs To Prepare For Another Difficult Water Year
Wyden, Merkley, Bentz: Klamath Basin Needs To Prepare For Another Difficult Water Year
Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Congressman Cliff Bentz released a statement Tuesday focused on the drought conditions in the Klamath Basin. The three met with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland about the dire water year the southwest corner of the state will face, and the emergency resources needed to provide the community relief ...

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