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MWMC in the News
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Meet a wastewater operator keeping the Willamette River clean from sewage
Flush with potential: Junction City and Creswell consider joining regional wastewater organization
Farming, Methane, and Partnerships: The New Age of Wastewater with Matt Stouder
City Club of Eugene: Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Water Supply for Eugene and Springfield
Articles & Stories
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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Adopts 2026-27 Budget
At its monthly meeting on Friday, June 12, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission adopted its budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. At its monthly meeting on Friday, June 12, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) adopted its budget for...
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Wins Award for Restoring Riverbanks and Watershed
The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) and The Freshwater Trust were honored for their restoration work of riparian areas along the Willamette River and its tributaries. The Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies honored the two organizations...
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Adopts 2025-26 Budget
At its monthly meeting on Friday, June 13, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) adopted its budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The operating budget is approximately $27 million and includes a rate change for users, adjusting fees by five percent,...
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Adopts Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Springfield, OR – At its monthly meeting on Friday, June 14, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) adopted its budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The operating budget is approximately $24 million and includes a rate change for users, adjusting fees...
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission to Receive $4 Million Grant for Recycled Water Project
Eugene, OR – The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) will receive federal drought resiliency funds for recycled water development, the Bureau of Reclamation announced last week. “I am extremely pleased that the Bureau of Reclamation recognizes the...