Oregon groups withdraw support for weakened groundwater bill

Written By Oregon Rural Action

NonStop Local | June 9, 2025

BOARDMAN, Ore. – Oregon Rural Action and other groups have withdrawn support for SB 1154, a bill initially aimed at tackling groundwater pollution across Oregon. The bill, introduced by Governor Kotek, was amended late in the session, removing key regulatory measures.

Kristin Anderson Ostrom, executive director of Oregon Rural Action, expressed disappointment. “Polluters continue to get whatever they want, while the communities directly impacted by pollution are denied what they need and have been asking for – to enforce the law and stop the pollution,” she said.

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