The Morrow County Clean Water Consortium (CWC) met on August 19th, 2025, to discuss the latest in the county’s efforts to hook up the West Glen neighborhood to clean, municipal water.

With the new lagoon opening, state agencies and local leaders hope it will be a key step toward long-term solutions that safeguard both water quality and the economy.

Community leaders, elected officials and agriculture experts gathered in July to discuss key regional issues at the annual Eastern Oregon Economic Summit in Pendleton, themed “Deep Roots, Stronger Futures.”

Legislature approves $2.8 million in project funding for the Morrow County Clean Water Consortium.