‘Oregon Faces Dire Water Future, State Audit Finds’
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“‘#WaterIsLife. And the findings in this advisory report are shocking,’ [Oregon] Secretary of State #ShemiaFagan said in a news release. ‘Not only are many families in Oregon dealing with water insecurity today, many more are at high risk of becoming water insecure in the very near future.’

“Communities across Oregon are already unable to reliably access adequate, safe and clean water, the report finds. …

“The recommendations are [in part]:

“Sustain legislative commitment and develop shared priorities to guide Oregon in making holistic and inclusive water decisions promoting water security. …

“Take steps to balance interests and address high-priority water security needs by increasing public engagement in state and regional water management decisions. …

“Explore opportunities to prioritize water security and equity more clearly in state policy, such as enshrining the human right to water in law and other policy changes that could expand protections for community and ecosystem health. …

“Integrate federally recognized tribes as full and equal partners and co-managers in water decision-making.”

https://news.yahoo.com/oregon-faces-dire-water-future-232449093.html