Month: September 2012

Bowman pitch to Senate committee

Bend Bulletin

Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden continued to push for legislation that would rework the allocation of water behind the Prineville Reservoir, during a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Brewery unveils music project

Bend Bulletin

Indie music fans and river conservationists have cause to celebrate — together. Deschutes Brewery has unveiled a series of river-inspired songs performed by indie artists, and the first song is now available online.

Researchers consider Deschutes

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Researchers at three national scientific laboratories have teamed up with state water experts, environmentalists and local irrigation officials to study how to increase hydropower generation in the region while still providing enough water for farmers, ranchers and fish.

Canal power moving forward

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The Three Sisters Irrigation District is moving forward with planning for a project to generate hydroelectric power at Watson Reservoir.