Growing Water Demand in Oregon Brings Special Interests, Lobbying, Political Clout (Oregonian)
Apr.27, 2009 in
Public Works, Water Industry
(April 26, 2009, The Oregonian)
“People think oil is something to fight about. Wait until we start running out of water,” said state Rep. Mike Schaufler, D-Happy Valley.
A handful of big farmers and their utility company engineered Oregon Oasis to get that water. They bought political access and nearly got their way.
“People who are well funded [...]
