November 21, 2022

4J students get hands-on salmon education thanks to EWEB grants

On a chilly November day, third graders from Adams Elementary School in Eugene learned about the lifecycle of native salmon on a field trip to Lake Creek near Triangle Lake. The field trips take place all month as part of a program funded by EWEB grants. EWEB dedicates a portion of customer rates to inspiring kids to explore the wonders of science and learn about watershed health, water quality, and emergency preparedness.

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November 08, 2022

Highlights of the November 1st Board of Commissioners meeting

At the Nov. 1st board meeting, EWEB Commissioners got an update on the budget and rates for next year and the EWEB quarterly report.

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October 28, 2022

The least negative decision—EWEB Board considers the future of Leaburg project

There’s no obvious right answer to the question of what to do about the Leaburg dam and canal. EWEB’s Board of Commissioners met this week for a work session with staff about the project.

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October 27, 2022

EWEB Drills Down on Winter Storm Preparation

Imagine if heavy snowfall and freezing rain hit Eugene this winter. Imagine damaged trees, road closures and widespread power outages. What would you do?

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October 20, 2022

EWEB & ShakeAlert feel out October quake

By partnering with ShakeAlert and the Oregon Hazards Lab, EWEB gets an early warning of the effects of earthquakes on hydropower facilities.

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