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• Spill response update

  EWEB staff stand by their initial assessment that the spill will have no adverse impacts to drinking water quality at this time.

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• EWEB deploys spill response on McKenzie River following semi-truck crash near Belknap Springs

  Emergency response crews worked quickly after a tanker truck carrying an estimated 275 gallons of diesel and between 5,000 and 7,000 gallons of milk crashed this morning near Belknap Springs, releasing diesel and milk into a creek that flows into the Upper McKenzie River.

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• Beaver Removal at Leaburg Canal

  EWEB completed targeted management wildlife activities at Leaburg Canal after increased beaver activity and repeated dam removals during 2025 raised concerns about the stability of the canal embankment.

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• EWEB Finalizes Transfer of McKenzie Valley Electric Customers to Lane Electric

  EWEB has officially completed the transfer of electric customers in the McKenzie Valley to Lane Electric Cooperative, effective May 1, 2026. This milestone marks the culmination of nearly a year of research, analysis, community engagement, and coordinated efforts between the two utilities.

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• EWEB, watershed partners begin South Fork Phase 3 Floodplain Project

  Multi-agency effort will restore habitat, improve water quality, strengthen river resilience

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• 2025 State of the McKenzie Watershed Report

  EWEB assures the McKenzie River is an excellent source for Eugene’s drinking water – even as the watershed continues to recover from the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.

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• Sustainability Snapshot - Celebrating Energy Efficiency Projects in the Community

  Sustainability Snapshots highlight impactful projects completed by EWEB's Customer Solutions department, as a way to celebrate the meaningful work happening behind the scenes.

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• EWEB Customers Drive Record Energy and Water Savings in 2025

  At a time when energy demand is growing across the region, who are saving energy are doing more than lowering individual bills - they're helping reduce overall demand, support grid reliability and limit the need for new, costly energy resources.

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• Carmen-Smith Recreation Sites Open May 1

  EWEB completes major overhaul of Trail Bridge Campground and other sites connected to hydroelectric project.

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• This month, EWEB celebrates 115 years of service Eugene

  EWEB celebrates 115 years serving Eugene. As our community grows and challenges increase from aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and climate impacts, EWEB is making thoughtful, long-term investments to ensure safe, reliable service for decades to come.

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• EWEB and the UO extend energy generation study

  The study is testing whether the UO’s on-site generator can bolster grid reliability and support climate and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

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• EWEB Board of Commissioners Approves Employment Agreement with John Hairston as Next General Manager

  “EWEB is a public treasure,” Hairston said. “I’m eager to listen to staff, learn from the community, and build on the strong foundation already in place."

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• EWEB Board of Commissioners selects BPA administrator for general manager role

  In a unanimous vote, EWEB’s Board voted to move forward with negotiating an employment offer to BPA’s John Hairston.

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• EWEB and Lane Electric Cooperative sign agreement to transfer EWEB's McKenzie Valley customers

  EWEB and Lane Electric Cooperative have reached an important milestone in transitioning electric service from EWEB to Lane Electric in the McKenzie Valley. The two utilities have officially signed agreements for EWEB to sell its electric service territory in the McKenzie Valley to Lane Electric.

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• EWEB Board adopts 2026 organizational goals to guide utility priorities

  At the January public meeting, EWEB adopted a new set of organizational goals for 2026, providing direction for our work priorities in the year ahead.

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