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Reclamation: Klamath Water Demands Likely To Be Met
Reclamation: Klamath Water Demands Likely To Be Met
Reclamation: Klamath Water Demands Likely To Be Met
The Bureau of Reclamation announced Monday afternoon that anticipated water demands for Klamath Project water contractors are "likely to be met" as the Basin pivots from consecutive years of drought.  Described in the 2025 Klamath Project Annual Operations Plan, the initial water supply allocations from Reclamation are based on modeled estimates of water available for irrigation delivery
Oregon Snowpack Remains Strong, Some Locations Starting To Melt
Oregon Snowpack Remains Strong, Some Locations Starting To Melt
Oregon Snowpack Remains Strong, Some Locations Starting To Melt
Typically, here in the Northwest, the snowpack’s high-water mark is April 1st, meaning the region has only a few more weeks, or perhaps months on the snow season.  When it comes to the Oregon, Matt Warbritton with NRCS says the statewide snowpack is pretty robust right now.   “...
Oregon Snowpack In Very Good Shape
Oregon Snowpack In Very Good Shape
Oregon Snowpack In Very Good Shape
Unlike its neighbors across the west, Oregon’s snowpack is in very good shape for this time of year.  Matt Warbritton with NRCS said there are several states across the west, such as Washington, experiencing a snow drought.  The Beaver State he noted is on the opposite end of that spectrum.   “And especially ...
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good, Dry Weather Expected To Close January
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good, Dry Weather Expected To Close January
Oregon Snowpack Looks Good, Dry Weather Expected To Close January
The higher elevations of Oregon have received much needed snow this fall and winter, leading to very good snowpack numbers across the state.  Matt Warbritton with NRCS said right now, the statewide snowpack is 142% of normal.   “Snowpack is probably most notable across many parts of Southern Oregon, Eastern Oregon, where it's now well above normal. Snowpack in those r...
Oregon Snowpack Benefiting From the Atmospheric River
Oregon Snowpack Benefiting From the Atmospheric River
Oregon Snowpack Benefiting From the Atmospheric River
The Oregon snowpack, and specifically the southern Oregon snowpack, is looking great for this time of year.  According to NRCS-Oregon, the Lake County-Goose Lake Basin is at 147% of average, the Owyhee is 140% of normal snowfall, and the Harney Basin is sitting at 156% of average.  In fact...
Focus On Fruit: 02/02/23
Focus On Fruit: 02/02/23
Focus On Fruit: 02/02/23
In today's Focus On Fruit, Oregon State University shares the latest research looking to address pathogens.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...
Check For Radon During January
Check For Radon During January
Check For Radon During January
The Oregon Health Authority urges people to test their homes for a deadly gas this month.  It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking, and it’s tasteless, odorless and invisible.   “Radon is something that comes from the ground, it’s from geology," noted Jara Popinga.  "It’s a breakdown of uranium rock; ...
Oregon Snowpack Takes A Step Backwards From December
Oregon Snowpack Takes A Step Backwards From December
Oregon Snowpack Takes A Step Backwards From December
Some basins have seen a drop, percentage wise, in their snowpack from December to this month.  Most of that decrease occurring in western Oregon.   So, why the drop?   “So, we have been seeing some warmer temperatures in comparison to what we had in November and December," noted Matt Warbritton is with NRCS Oregon. "But we're just getting ...
Oregon Snowpack Looking Good For This Time Of Year
Oregon Snowpack Looking Good For This Time Of Year
Oregon Snowpack Looking Good For This Time Of Year
The Oregon snowpack is looking very good for this time of year, that according to Matt Warbritton with NRCS-Oregon.  He noted that all basins across the state right now are reporting averages well above 100% for this time of year, with the basins in the southeastern corner of the state, Lake County-Goose Lake, Harney and Owyhee nearing 200% of average.  Warbrit...

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