A local activist group’s allegations linking an aquifer storage and recovery water well to Rowan Digital Infrastructure have been dismissed on all fronts. Temple officials cite “misinformation,” and Rowan categorically calls the claims “false,” with regulators echoing their stance.

Oregon’s 2025 legislative session marked a milestone for the state’s progressive environmental stance, with bills addressing topics from climate goals to emerging contaminants. Although a prominent climate bill stalled, Governor Kotek’s decisions set a clear direction for future sustainability efforts.