Creating an official trail system along Whychus Creek near Sisters may create new problems for the area, argues a Bend nonprofit group appealing a U.S. Forest Service plan.
In the Media
July 30, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – NOAA rule would give irrigators a break
The federal government may grant an exemption on the Deschutes River that would temporarily loosen some restraints brought on by steelhead’s threatened species designation and provide legal protection to those who harmed the fish while acting within the law.
June 13, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Laying out a path for river restoration
2 area groups throw support behind bill that would aid McKay Creek 2 area groups throw support behind bill that would aid McKay Creek.
June 26, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – First Bend Oyster adventure race draws over 250
A field of 251, competing as relays and teams, took part Saturday in the inaugural Bend Oyster Off Road Adventure Race.
July 3, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Assessing session’s local effect
There was a House split evenly between the parties and a close margin in the Senate. There was Gov. John Kitzhaber, who is serving his third term, a first for an Oregon governor.
July 31, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Race for the River open to all (even dogs)
Rafts, kayaks, inflatables, canoes, paddleboards and even dogs can participate in Deschutes River Conservancy’s Race for the River on Aug. 13 at Riverbend Park in Bend.
July 25, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Protecting people helps protect fish
For steelhead in Central Oregon, this is a time like no other. Hundreds of thousands of young steelhead have been reintroduced into Whychus Creek and the Crooked River. It’s part of a $150 million reintroduction effort, including the 250-plus-foot fish passage tower sunk into the water upstream of the Pelton-Round Butte Dam.
August 7, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Float, swim or paddle for the river (dog optional)
Break out the paddles and make ready the rafts: Race for the River will return Saturday for its sophomore year.
June 11, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Groups want Walden’s water plan to help fish, river health
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, visits Prineville today to discuss proposed legislation that would allow Prineville to draw more groundwater, help restore McKay Creek and more. But some conservation groups and angling advocates are upset about what it does not include — more water for fish and river health.