‘The Evergreen’: Water rights in much of Oregon are still based on policies dating back to the...

Water rights are super confusing. In the face of ongoing drought, farms, homes, wildlife and commercial users like golf courses and resorts are all competing for this precious resource. OPB’s Central Oregon Bureau Chief Emily Cureton Cook joins us to help shed some light on the situation and what changes could be on the horizon.

For more coverage on Oregon’s struggle with drought and water usage, check out Emily’s deep dive here.