Today, we face complex water challenges. In many communities, aging water infrastructure is failing and simply inadequate for meeting a growing population’s needs. Water is increasingly scarce, more polluted, less seasonally reliable, and the future seems to hold more of the same. By incorporating nature into water management, we can address these challenges head-on while supporting prosperous communities and healthy ecosystems. With direct and associated co-benefits, natural infrastructure approaches will be a crucial component of Oregon’s water future.