Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The bill strikes a balance between providing certainty to the agricultural community... but also to release water to maintain healthy runs of steelhead salmon."

"This bill strikes a compromise across a broad range of stakeholders in the region, and enjoys the support of the local irrigation districts, fishing groups, conservation groups, Crook County, the Warm..."

"Trout Unlimited supports S. 1771--a bill designed to improve water management at Bowman Dam."

"The bill will create economic opportunity in the region by providing the City of Prineville with greater access to groundwater, which will meet their growing municipal water needs."