The Natural Resources Conservation Service today, May 10, released a Finding of No Significant Impact drawn from its Environmental Assessment of the Colorado River Connectivity Channel.

Today Senator Merkley visited the Joint System Canal Piping Project, where he and Senator Ron Wyden secured $5 million for. This project between the Rogue River Valley Irrigation District and the Medford Irrigation District addresses water supply challenges in the area.

Fallbrook Public Utility District has been providing water and sewer service in Fallbrook for nearly 100 years. Now, thanks to a unanimous vote by the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission, the process is moving forward for the district to be able to provide additional community services under the umbrella of parks and recreation services, streets and street lighting.

Umatilla County Fire District No. 1, Hermiston, and West Extension Irrigation District, Irrigon, each received a $3,000 grant from the Special Districts Association of Oregon. The local special districts are among 15 statewide to receive SDAO grants totaling $42,000.

The 10th annual Solano County World Environment Day cleanup will return at 9 a.m. June 4 at Lake Solano County Park.