In the Media

Mirror Pond’s future still uncertain

Bend Bulletin

Mirror Pond project manager Jim Figurski said Monday it is taking longer than expected for a consultant to produce images of how the pond would look in the future under different management scenarios, but he expects they will be ready next week.

Fish habitat restoration succeeding at Camp Polk

Sisters Nugget

Ever since the Deschutes Land Trust (DLT) took last year's historic step of returning Whychus Creek to its original meandering path at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, anxious eyes have watched to see how the fish would adapt.

Editorial: Lower Whychus needs protection

Bend Bulletin

I was pleased to see Whychus Creek featured in the recent article “Preserving Whychus: A hike reminds why" on April 29. I am on the board of directors for a new group, the Friends and Neighbors (aka FANS) of the Deschutes Canyon Area that is focused on helping to preserve and restore public lands in our backyards, including lower Whychus Creek.

Four options for Mirror Pond

Bend Bulletin

The group responsible for finding a solution to silt buildup in Mirror Pond has settled on four options, and is expected to be ready to present the public with a look at the possibilities early next month.

Spring abloom in Whychus preserve

Bend Bulletin

The trail was dry and dusty as a group of hikers set out Sunday morning to explore the Deschutes Land Trust’s Whychus Canyon Preserve.

Newport Ave. dam future unclear

Bend Bulletin

The Newport Avenue Dam could be one significant repair bill away from being shut down for good, according to a spokesman for the utility that operates the dam.

Whychus Creek project honored

Bend Bulletin

A stream restoration project near Sisters was honored Tuesday in Salem with a statewide award from the Oregon State Land Board.