The Deschutes River brings so much to our lives. It inspires our runs, walks and rides. Its powerful waters work hard to bring life to our region, but we can live in Bend for many…
Month: June 2017
Changing the Story in the Deschutes River – A Letter From DRC Executive Director, Tod Heisler
A confluence of forces in our basin today is shaping a bright future for our beloved Deschutes River. To me, the river is not only a fabulous recreational attraction but a spring-fed ecological marvel. Since…
Oregon Carves a Path for Water Transfers in the West
Water transfers are an important tool to make the most of limited water supplies, providing legal channels to lease and sell water that may be under-used. Oregon does this better than any other Western state.
Guest column: Loophole must be closed to stop footbridge over the Deschutes
The Bulletin has published several editorials on the pedestrian bridge proposed by the Bend Park & Recreation District across the wild and scenic Deschutes River.
Fish passage in place at Bend's North Unit Dam
For the first time in more than a century, native redband trout will be able to move freely between both sides of the North Canal Dam on the Deschutes River in Bend.
Guest column: In My View writer ill-informed about water, ranching, farming
On May 23 on the editorial page, I read a very disturbing “In My View” by George Wuerthner. At first, I thought, how could anyone be so ill-informed, and I almost laughed. Then, I got to thinking. How many of the younger generation may fall for his misinformation?
How to float the Deschutes River
As temperatures soar and summer beckons, river floating season has descended on Bend once again.
Salmon and Steelhead Habitat to be Restored in McKay Creek
The McKay Water Rights Switch will restore natural flow to the middle reach of McKay Creek by allowing landowners in this reach to trade their private McKay Creek water rights for Ochoco Irrigation District (OID)…