Marion County argues for a halt on planned drawdown of Detroit Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to drain the lake to help endangered salmon species, but county leaders say it will ...
KGW8

Salem declares emergency over drinking water supply ahead of Detroit Lake drawdown

SALEM, Ore. — Salem City Council voted unanimously Monday to declare a state of emergency to help prepare its municipal water system for a planned deep drawdown of the Detroit Lake Reservoir in the ...

Proposed Detroit Lake ‘deep drawdown’ moving forward in 2026, public meetings planned

A new plan has been released and a public comment period has opened on the controversial Detroit Lake "deep drawdown." ...
Statesman Journal

Salem City Council passes emergency declaration over water shortage from Detroit drawdown

Salem City Council declared a state of emergency to prepare for a drinking water shortage from the planned drawdown of Detroit Reservoir. The drawdown is intended to help endangered salmon but could ...