United States: Raise a glass – while it’s still full – to Portland’s abundant water, law professor says

Oregonian: Given western Oregon's infamous rain and big rivers, we may take water for granted. "We do so at our peril," said Janet Neuman, a Lewis & Clark College law professor and expert on water rights. Share Tweet 7 Comments Speaking Friday at the Portland City Club's weekly public affairs forum, Neuman said there's much to consider when we absent-mindedly fill the glass, flush the toilet and water the roses. An increasing population and specialized high-tech industries demand more water,......

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