Solar Energy Vision Thrives at Pearl Buck Center After Greenpower Grant Award

06/09/2021

Three years after receiving a Greenpower Grant to install a solar energy system, Pearl Buck Center has recuperated its cost of installation through energy savings.

Summer Drought Increases Chances of Harmful Algal Blooms

06/07/2021

With parts of Lane County entering “Extreme Drought” conditions, EWEB will continue to monitor the McKenzie River watershed vigilantly for “Harmful Algal Blooms” (HABs) – outbreaks of toxic cyanobacteria (single-celled, blue-green algae) that thrive in warm water conditions.

Pure Water Partners Exhibit Watershed Restoration Projects to Local Representatives

05/26/2021

EWEB Commissioners joined local representatives on a float down the McKenzie River to learn about the many Pure Water Partners watershed restoration activities following the Holiday Farm Fire.

EWEB Puts More Water Into River to Help Fish

05/14/2021

EWEB Generation staff on June 13 started diverting less water into the Walterville Power Canal to increase McKenzie River flows in the bypassed reach of the river to improve fish migration and water quality.

EWEB Celebrates Drinking Water Week by Releasing Water Quality Report

05/03/2021

Each year, EWEB tests more than 85,000 samples of water that runs through 800 miles of pipe to ensure your drinking water is safe. The current Water Quality Report reflects testing completed in 2020 and shows that the water provided by EWEB meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards.