RESTORING STREAMFLOW AND IMPROVING WATER QUALITY
IN THE DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN SINCE 1996
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Rising population, shrinking water: Central Oregon works to solve chronic water troubles
Central Oregon is grappling with water shortages exacerbated by rapid population growth, challenging the region to find sustainable solutions. The Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative is one initiative bringing together diverse stakeholders to conserve water and address the uneven distribution of resources, highlighting the importance of collaboration in managing environmental challenges.
Explainer: The complex history of canals in Central Oregon
By MICHAEL KOHN For more than a century, Central Oregonians have thrived — and at times withered — because of the web of irrigation canals that stretch deep into the High Desert. The history of…
VIDEO: Central Oregon is a giant sponge. So why has it been in a drought for so long?
Discover why Central Oregon remains dry despite above-average snowpack, as the region's volcanic, sponge-like geology plays a crucial role in water absorption and release, impacting drought and water availability.
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