@oregonrural.bsky.social
People organizing for the well-being of our communities and environment.
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After decades of farm and food processing pollution contaminating groundwater in northeast Oregon, state regulators are proposing new monitoring and testing rules for large farms in the area.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
After decades of farm and food processing pollution contaminating groundwater in northeast Oregon, state regulators are proposing new monitoring and testing rules for large farms in the area.
You can watch part two here: www.kptv.com/2025/12/23/m...
December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
You can watch part two here: www.kptv.com/2025/12/23/m...
Las oficinas de Oregon Rural Action permanecerán cerradas del 24 de diciembre al 2 de enero. Reabriremos nuestras puertas el 5 de enero. ¡Felices fiestas de invierno!
ORA's office is closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Our office will be open again on Jan. 5. Happy Winter Holidays!
ORA's office is closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Our office will be open again on Jan. 5. Happy Winter Holidays!
December 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Las oficinas de Oregon Rural Action permanecerán cerradas del 24 de diciembre al 2 de enero. Reabriremos nuestras puertas el 5 de enero. ¡Felices fiestas de invierno!
ORA's office is closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Our office will be open again on Jan. 5. Happy Winter Holidays!
ORA's office is closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Our office will be open again on Jan. 5. Happy Winter Holidays!
You can watch the segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC16...
December 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Data centers strain water supply in Oregon town already facing pollution crisis
Data centers strain water supply in Oregon town already facing pollution crisis
Data centers have proliferated across Oregon over the last 15 years, but their water usage is creating additional problems for communities already struggling with contamination.
www.kptv.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Data centers strain water supply in Oregon town already facing pollution crisis
Give a listen to the latest Coast Range Radio Podcast - Is Amazon Fueling A Water Crisis in Oregon?
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Podcast Episode
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December 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Give a listen to the latest Coast Range Radio Podcast - Is Amazon Fueling A Water Crisis in Oregon?
www.buzzsprout.com/1046044?clie...
www.buzzsprout.com/1046044?clie...
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On this week’s OPB Politics Now, we’re heading east of the Cascades to discuss the redrawing of the Deschutes County maps and the contaminated groundwater in Eastern Oregon.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Deschutes County political maps spark debate; plus groundwater contamination in Eastern Oregon
The latest episode of the podcast covers topics east of the Cascades.
www.opb.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
On this week’s OPB Politics Now, we’re heading east of the Cascades to discuss the redrawing of the Deschutes County maps and the contaminated groundwater in Eastern Oregon.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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For 30 years, Rosa Sauceda has lived in Laredo, TX, and boiled her water more times than she can count. She, like many across the country, are struggling to access #SafeAffordableWater.
This #HumanRightsDay, watch the mini-doc from the #WECRCaucus below ⬇️ app.sosha.ai/s/fUUVmQzN
This #HumanRightsDay, watch the mini-doc from the #WECRCaucus below ⬇️ app.sosha.ai/s/fUUVmQzN
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For 30 years, Rosa Sauceda has lived in Laredo, TX, and boiled her water more times than she can count. She, like many across the country, are struggling to access #SafeAffordableWater.
This #HumanRightsDay, watch the mini-doc from the #WECRCaucus below ⬇️ app.sosha.ai/s/fUUVmQzN
This #HumanRightsDay, watch the mini-doc from the #WECRCaucus below ⬇️ app.sosha.ai/s/fUUVmQzN
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For 30 yrs, Rosa Sauceda has lived in Laredo, Texas and has boiled her tap water more times than she can count. Buying bottled water monthly costs as much as her water bill. She’s one of millions who struggle to get #SafeAffordableWater Mini doc from #WECRCaucus climatewaterequity.org/laredo-texas
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For 30 yrs, Rosa Sauceda has lived in Laredo, Texas and has boiled her tap water more times than she can count. Buying bottled water monthly costs as much as her water bill. She’s one of millions who struggle to get #SafeAffordableWater Mini doc from #WECRCaucus climatewaterequity.org/laredo-texas
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Group sues PGE, Tillamook over unsafe nitrate levels in NE Oregon water >> https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/08/group-sues-pge-tillamook-over-unsafe-nitrate-levels-ne-oregon-water/
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Group sues PGE, Tillamook over unsafe nitrate levels in NE Oregon water >> https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/08/group-sues-pge-tillamook-over-unsafe-nitrate-levels-ne-oregon-water/
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The legal team behind a lawsuit against some of Eastern Oregon’s biggest agricultural businesses is headed back to court with a new case over drinking water pollution.
Lawsuit accuses PGE, Tillamook Creamery of fueling nitrate pollution in Eastern Oregon
Reused wastewater is at the center of residents’ latest complaint against industry giants
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December 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The legal team behind a lawsuit against some of Eastern Oregon’s biggest agricultural businesses is headed back to court with a new case over drinking water pollution.
"There are so many bad actors all at once,” says Lay. “Each of these polluters bears direct responsibility for the pollution that they’re putting out there and they should be held responsible."
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www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"There are so many bad actors all at once,” says Lay. “Each of these polluters bears direct responsibility for the pollution that they’re putting out there and they should be held responsible."
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"Hay tantos actores maliciosos a la vez”, dice Lay. “Cada uno de estos contaminadores tiene responsabilidad directa por la contaminación que generan y deben rendir cuentas."
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www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
www.rollingstone.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
"Hay tantos actores maliciosos a la vez”, dice Lay. “Cada uno de estos contaminadores tiene responsabilidad directa por la contaminación que generan y deben rendir cuentas."
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www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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Taking on corporate power, secrecy, and self-dealing public officials is how WORC members protect their communities. This story shows how @oregonrural.bsky.social's grassroots organizing is the spotlight in the darkness of Oregon’s water crisis.
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
www.rollingstone.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Taking on corporate power, secrecy, and self-dealing public officials is how WORC members protect their communities. This story shows how @oregonrural.bsky.social's grassroots organizing is the spotlight in the darkness of Oregon’s water crisis.
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“How can you live with yourself knowing that the water you put in people’s houses is causing miscarriages or cancer? And they’re still making money on deals for new data centers.” @oregonrural.bsky.social members are protecting water from powerful polluters. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
www.rollingstone.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“How can you live with yourself knowing that the water you put in people’s houses is causing miscarriages or cancer? And they’re still making money on deals for new data centers.” @oregonrural.bsky.social members are protecting water from powerful polluters. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
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In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
In Morrow County, healthy adults were coming down with unexplained medical conditions, including diseases that usually afflicted the elderly.
In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
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In a survey of 30 homes, at least 25 miscarriages and a half dozen people living with one kidney were reported.
🔗 www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
"Nonprofits in Oregon are stepping in where government officials are delaying action. Oregon Rural Action has advocated for cleaner groundwater, as nitrate levels are also rising in local waterways, as reported by OPB."
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Officials discover concerning substances in US drinking water supply: 'Wait-and-see'
In 2023, officials found PFAS in the water supply in Hermiston, the largest city in Eastern Oregon. Two years later, officials have no plans to take immediate action.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"Nonprofits in Oregon are stepping in where government officials are delaying action. Oregon Rural Action has advocated for cleaner groundwater, as nitrate levels are also rising in local waterways, as reported by OPB."
www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/p...
www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/p...
ORA Press Release 10.16.25
West Glen United Marks Key Milestone in Efforts to Address Polluted Drinking Water.
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West Glen United Marks Key Milestone in Efforts to Address Polluted Drinking Water.
www.oregonrural.org/press-releases
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
ORA Press Release 10.16.25
West Glen United Marks Key Milestone in Efforts to Address Polluted Drinking Water.
www.oregonrural.org/press-releases
West Glen United Marks Key Milestone in Efforts to Address Polluted Drinking Water.
www.oregonrural.org/press-releases
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It’s been two years since Hermiston officials revealed Eastern Oregon’s largest city had “forever chemicals” in its water supply. It may be years more before Hermiston residents get more information about the discovery.
After finding forever chemicals in its drinking water, this Eastern Oregon city stopped testing for them
PFAS turning up in Oregon cities remain unregulated by federal clean water laws.
www.opb.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It’s been two years since Hermiston officials revealed Eastern Oregon’s largest city had “forever chemicals” in its water supply. It may be years more before Hermiston residents get more information about the discovery.
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✅ La Ley Santuario de Oregón nos protege a todos.
📹 Vea este video para saber por qué la Ley Santuario de Oregón es importante para todos y cómo podemos seguir protegiendo a nuestras familias y comunidades.
📲 Reporte avistamientos a ICE: Línea directa de PIRC: 1-888-622-1510
📹 Vea este video para saber por qué la Ley Santuario de Oregón es importante para todos y cómo podemos seguir protegiendo a nuestras familias y comunidades.
📲 Reporte avistamientos a ICE: Línea directa de PIRC: 1-888-622-1510
August 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
✅ La Ley Santuario de Oregón nos protege a todos.
📹 Vea este video para saber por qué la Ley Santuario de Oregón es importante para todos y cómo podemos seguir protegiendo a nuestras familias y comunidades.
📲 Reporte avistamientos a ICE: Línea directa de PIRC: 1-888-622-1510
📹 Vea este video para saber por qué la Ley Santuario de Oregón es importante para todos y cómo podemos seguir protegiendo a nuestras familias y comunidades.
📲 Reporte avistamientos a ICE: Línea directa de PIRC: 1-888-622-1510
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Immigrants are an integral part of our communities — they are our neighbors, classmates, coworkers, and the essential workers who keep Oregon’s economy and communities strong. Oregon is their home, too.
📞 Report ICE activity: Call the PIRC Hotline at 1-888-622-1510
🔗 OregonforAll.us/resources
📞 Report ICE activity: Call the PIRC Hotline at 1-888-622-1510
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August 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Immigrants are an integral part of our communities — they are our neighbors, classmates, coworkers, and the essential workers who keep Oregon’s economy and communities strong. Oregon is their home, too.
📞 Report ICE activity: Call the PIRC Hotline at 1-888-622-1510
🔗 OregonforAll.us/resources
📞 Report ICE activity: Call the PIRC Hotline at 1-888-622-1510
🔗 OregonforAll.us/resources