September 30 2022

September 30, 2022

Local students learn about salmon at EWEB's spawning channel

Local middle school students from around the area learned about the entire life cycle of salmon along the McKenzie River at Salmon Watch 2022, which was held at the EWEB spawning channel. The field trip took place during peak salmon spawning season, when fish that are at least two feet long are reaching the end of their journey from the ocean to their natal streams.

September 19 2022

September 19, 2022 Rachael McDonald, EWEB Communications

Women in STEM: Meet the engineer behind Eugene’s newest water infrastructure project

Laura Farthing has been working for EWEB for the past 14 years. She’s the lead engineer on EWEB’s water storage construction project near E. 40th and Patterson St.

September 14 2022

September 14, 2022

Sheldon area neighbors come out for EWEB’s newest Emergency Water Station

EWEB held a grand opening event for our Emergency Water Station near the Sheldon Fire Station on Saturday, September 10. The site would supply drinking water for the neighborhood in the event of a catastrophic earthquake or other disaster that cut off water to customers.

August 25 2022

August 25, 2022

How EWEB uses Anthracite coal to filter your water

This very pure form of coal called anthracite coal is actually used as part of the water filtration process.

July 20 2022

July 20, 2022

New interactive map advises public of HABs danger

EWEB's new map displays water quality sampling results and can advise McKenzie River recreationalists where to avoid areas with toxic algae