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Sweet Home council declares state of emergency over Green Peter Reservoir drawdown
Summary
Sweet Home City Council passed Resolution No. 20 (2025) declaring a local state of emergency in response to planned drawdown operations at Green Peter Reservoir, citing risks to Foster Lake water quality and the ability to seek state and federal assistance.
The Sweet Home City Council on Tuesday passed Resolution No. 20 (2025) declaring a state of emergency for the city in response to planned drawdown operations at Green Peter Reservoir that city officials say could affect water quality in Foster Lake, the community’s primary drinking-water source.
City Manager Ogden told the council that last year an early declaration helped halt a previous drawdown and protected the city’s water system, and urged acting early again. “When Sweet Home acts early, we succeed,” Ogden said.
The proclamation read by Mayor Susan Coleman cites ORS…
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