In 2011, Wickiup Hydro Group LLC — a subsidiary of Idaho firm Symbiotics LLC — sought a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to build an approximately 7 megawatt facility at the Bureau of Reclamation dam outside of Bend.
Month: December 2016
Redband trout numbers decline in Crooked River
In 2013, an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife population survey estimated more than 8,000 redband trout per mile in the 8-mile stretch of the Crooked River below Bowman Dam. This past June, that number was about 350.
Three 2016 River Successes You Need to Know About
We are here because we love the Deschutes River. Our local rivers give life to an otherwise arid, high desert climate. No matter who we are, we are all connected to the river, and…
Oregon snowpack sees strong start to season
Oregon’s snowpack so far this season has those who monitor it hopeful about water levels for next year.
State audit: Focus more on sustaining water
The Oregon Water Resources Department could better balance water rights with actions to restore streamflows, according to a new state audit.
“Together we can do great things,” says DRC Exec. Dir. Tod Heisler
From the Desk of the Executive Director, Tod Heisler This year has been unpredictable for many reasons. Water supply, climate change and politics have all been top of mind. As we enter uncertain times, it…
A Step in the Right Direction for the Upper Deschutes
Beginning this winter, the Deschutes River will flow at a minimum of 100 cubic feet per second (cfs) from September 16th to March 30th. The river community is celebrating the addition of this water to…