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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 13 > It’s a win for all who need water

It’s a win for all who need water


July 13, 2008

One of the key legal questions about water in Oregon is: Who controls it?

All water in Oregon is publicly owned. Cities, farmers, individuals and irrigation districts are issued water rights to use it. But since they don’t own the water, who controls water rights is critical.

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