Jeff Merkley

Merkley, Wyden Call For Grazing Flexibility
Merkley, Wyden Call For Grazing Flexibility
Merkley, Wyden Call For Grazing Flexibility
On Tuesday, Oregon senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley urged the Department of the Interior to support Governor Tina Kotek’s request for emergency authorizations to allow flexibility in grazing schedules.  Kotek’s request would also use alternative grazing areas in response to the current wildfire disaster in Oregon.     “The grazi...
Haaland Slated To Tour Oregon This Weekend
Haaland Slated To Tour Oregon This Weekend
Haaland Slated To Tour Oregon This Weekend
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is scheduled to visit Oregon this weekend.  Senator Jeff Merkley said he’s asked the Secretary for some time to come to the state and talk about important investments in tourism.   “To discuss public recreation on public lands, which, we have these extraordinary lands that are in our collective ownership.  And we want to make sure...
Oregon Water Projects Receive Federal Funds
Oregon Water Projects Receive Federal Funds
Oregon Water Projects Receive Federal Funds
Oregon projects aimed at increasing water efficiency will receive $198,668 in federal funding.  The grants, announced last week by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, will help the Arnold Irrigation District in Bend, the Van Brimmer Ditch Company in Klamath Falls, and the West Extension Irrigation District in Morrow County.   “Reli...
Western Senators Are Asking USDA To Help Drought Impacted Farmers
Western Senators Are Asking USDA To Help Drought Impacted Farmers
Western Senators Are Asking USDA To Help Drought Impacted Farmers
Oregon senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkely as well as Washington’s Patty Murray joined 11 others this week sending a letter to the USDA about the western Drought and conservation priorities.  The lawmakers are asking the agency to give parity to the urgent priorities of Western growers and communities through existing authorities, new funding, and collaboration across government.     “The... Read Mor
Merkely Announces Funding To Protect Pollinators
Merkely Announces Funding To Protect Pollinators
Merkely Announces Funding To Protect Pollinators
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is spending nearly $560,000 on efforts to improve habitats for the Monarch Butterfly in Oregon and California.    “Protecting monarch butterflies is an urgent issue that requires sustainable solutions,” said Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, who secured additional western monarch conservation funding as Chairman of the Interior, Environment & Related Agenci
OSU Receives Funds To Research Fusarium Canker
OSU Receives Funds To Research Fusarium Canker
OSU Receives Funds To Research Fusarium Canker
Earlier this week, Oregon senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkely announced that Oregon State University will receive more than $180,000 in federal funds to help hops growers.  The funding will be used to research and develop management strategies for the fusarium canker fungus killing hops in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.   “...