Revisions to Exempt Groundwater Use in Oregon In the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session, the Oregon State legislature passed House Bill (HB) 3372. HB 3372 changes rules allowing people to use groundwater without requiring a water right. These uses are called “exempt” from water right requirements. Groundwater is a major source of domestic, stockwater, and supplemental […]
Oregon Snowpack: A Winter Wonderland in 2025 With the first day of spring just around the corner, Oregon’s snowpack is now a topic of significant interest and importance. This year, Oregon has experienced remarkable snowfall, leading to a snowpack that is not only above average but also the best in the western United States. What
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Integrated Water Resources Strategy: Oregon IWRS IWRS means Oregon’s statewide Integrated Water Resources Strategy. On November 12, 2024, six Oregon departments hosted a public meeting to discuss IWRS priorities for the next five to 7 years. Sponsoring departments included: Over 50 people attended both online and in person in Salem, including Schroeder Law Offices, to
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced a new maximum contaminant level (“MCL”) for monitoring and regulation of six PFAS (Perfluoroalky and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, aka “forever chemicals”).
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You just purchased property with a pond, or a reservoir. Within the documents provided by the prior owner, you did not find a “typical” stored water right certificate or permit to store water. But you did find a water right of use that allowed storage water to be used for irrigation.
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This California law requires courts to consider sustainability and equality factors during groundwater basin adjudications. The intent behind this adjudication rule is to keep everyone informed and provide equal access to resources.
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