Earlier this month, Ken Bierly received the Ecological Society of America’s (ESA) fifth annual Regional Policy Award for his outstanding record for informing political decision-making with ecological science. Throughout his long career at OWEB, Bierly…
Month: August 2012
Return of the sockeye salmon
After decades of absence from the Deschutes River, sockeye salmon are running again.
Editorial – No easy solutions exist for high water levels
For some people living along the southern Deschutes River, this hasn’t been a particularly happy summer, as an article in The Bulletin made clear Monday. The river seems higher than usual and they worry about their homes and property as a result.
Bug counting continues on Whychus Creek
Conservation partners throughout Central Oregon have joined in the work to restore Whychus Creek to a healthy fishery and ecosystem – and it's paying off.
High water frustrates homeowners
When Donna Pensinger looks out her kitchen window, she's greeted by the Deschutes River. That's not as great as it sounds, she said. The water laps against the driveway and garage. It's nearly approaching the back deck.
River ownership proves murky
Dave Merrick has fished the Deschutes River since moving to Bend in the 1980s.
Crooked River bill satisfies most stakeholder needs
As recently reported in The Bulletin, on Aug. 2, Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate called the “Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act." This bill is of significance to all Central Oregonians as it provides water stability for the Crooked River.
The mystery beneath Mirror Pond
Bruce McKay says his favorite beer is Deschutes Brewery's Mirror Pond Pale Ale. While that's not surprising, McKay's claim to the ale's namesake is.
Water rate changes proposed
The amount of water Bend residents use to irrigate their yards, wash cars and take showers could begin to have a more visible impact on water bills as early as January.