Author: Yvette Finstad

With the recent news about the Governor’s drought declaration for Jackson County, many residents throughout our communities are likely to wonder how this impacts them. To keep our customers informed about water supply conditions and drought, Medford Water has launched a Water Supply Outlook webpage. Located at medfordwater.org/watersupply, the page features information on our water…

Groundwater Awareness Week—March 8th through 14th, 2026—is an annual observance established in 1999 to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater. Our primary water source, Big Butte Springs, is a groundwater source. Located about thirty miles northeast of Medford, Oregon, between Mt. McLoughlin and the town of Butte Falls, the Springs produce exceptionally…

It’s Groundwater Awareness Week—March 8th through 14th, 2026—an annual observance highlighting the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater. Our primary water source, Big Butte Springs, is a groundwater source. Serving the City of Medford and surrounding communities (approximately 150,000 residents of the Rogue Valley), the Springs are one of our community’s most valuable and…

The 2024 Summer Olympics are long over, with the many athletes having taken home prestigious medals in their sports, and hometowns across the country hosting parades and other celebrations. These awards take years of hard work, dedication, and support from various partners. Though not a competition per se, Medford Water takes pride in having received…