HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Muddy streams and the future of dams

Written November 18th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The source of Albany’s drinking water continues to carry a lot of sediment or mud, but so far the stuff coming out of our taps is just as clear as always.


Fluoridation: Council makes no move to stop

Written April 27th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Albany City Council members have heard and read a lot about fluoride lately, but nothing to persuade them to order the city to stop adding a tiny amount of the mineral to the city’s water supply.


Small district’s water service is assured

Written September 8th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Customers in the Dumbeck Lane Water District got reassuring news Wednesday. Arrangements have been made for continued water service after their small district outside the urban growth boundary in North Albany goes out of business this fall.


Dead grass all over, but not in this spot

Written August 6th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

In the dry desert that is the field outside of Albany’s Central School this summer, there’s what you might call an oasis. It has greenery and even a watering hole, as you can see in the photo above.


 
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