A petition with the stated goal of protecting Lane County water has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the May 2026 Ballot. Here's what we know so far.

What is the ballot measure?

The measure, numbered Measure 20-373, has been titled by proponents "The Lane County Watersheds Bill of Rights."

Petitioners said the measure will establish stronger legal protections for local watersheds and clean water. The measure text states in part that:

Watersheds (such as rivers, lakes and aquifers) "possess inalienable rights to naturally exist, flourish, regenerate, and evolve."

Lane County residents have a right to clean drinking water.

Lane County residents have the authority to legally enforce their right to clean drinking water against business entities and governments that seek to har

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