Central Oregon faces unique and evolving challenges in water use, driven by new state-imposed groundwater rules layered on top of complex and often arcane water rights allocations.

Join moderator Emily Cureton Cook of OPB and a panel of water experts as they unpack the complexities of managing this precious resource in a region dealing with prolonged drought, population growth, and competing needs from agriculture, rural, and urban areas.

Come thirsty, leave quenched as we explore the intersection of policy, hydrology, and community collaboration in addressing the status and future of Central Oregon’s water supplies.