"The emerald ash borer, an invasive, tree-killing beetle, is spreading across Oregon and devastating ash tree populations"
"Oregon has its own native ash tree, the Oregon ash, which is prevalent across the state, namely around low-lying lakes, streams and rivers. Biologists worry that losing Oregon ash will make those waterways and their ecosystems more vulnerable to climate change."
Higher temperatures degrade water quality in many ways — including increasing bacterial and algal growth, decreasing oxygen levels, and changing overall chemical profiles. That could make drinking water treatment more expensive, and it could kill fish."
"Forestry officials expect Oregon will lose up to 99% of its ash trees to this pest over time."
I can't even imagine. 😢
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/06/destructive-emerald-ash-borer-reaches-more-oregon-towns/
