With drought declarations now in the majority of Oregon’s 36 counties, water is top of mind. Here in the Deschutes Basin, our situation is serious, but not as grim as in some places. We benefit from…
Month: June 2015
Governor declares drought emergency for Deschutes County
The dire water situation for a small irrigation district drawing water from Whychus Creek near Sisters has led to a state drought declaration for all of Deschutes County.
Finding Opportunity For Conservation in How We Use Water
This year, water is top of mind. With drought declarations throughout the Western United States, communities are working to better manage a limited supply of water. Through regulatory and voluntary measures, many are finding ways…
ODFW to conduct trout survey
PRINEVILLE — Biologists from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will sample redband trout and mountain whitefish populations in the Crooked River below Bowman Dam from Monday through Friday, June 19, according to an ODFW press release.
Frog Out of Water
The delicate balance between human-driven development and wildlife conservation came to a head last month when the extraction of the Colorado Avenue Dam caused an unexpected drop in water levels in the adjacent marsh, threatening the habitat of the endangered Oregon spotted frog.