Although it faces a challenge in federal court to the Bridge Creek water-pipeline project, the city of Bend continues to prepare for construction of the project in the Cascades foothills west of town.
In the Media
Fly-fishing festival set for Sunriver
The inaugural Fly Fishing Festival at Sunriver is a new event inspired by an old event.
Bowman pitch to Senate committee
Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden continued to push for legislation that would rework the allocation of water behind the Prineville Reservoir, during a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Brewery unveils music project
Indie music fans and river conservationists have cause to celebrate — together. Deschutes Brewery has unveiled a series of river-inspired songs performed by indie artists, and the first song is now available online.
Researchers consider Deschutes
Researchers at three national scientific laboratories have teamed up with state water experts, environmentalists and local irrigation officials to study how to increase hydropower generation in the region while still providing enough water for farmers, ranchers and fish.
Parks money not a top priority in bad economy
This economic recession is the worst and is lasting longer than most people thought. Much worse than the recession in 1978-1981+.
Canal power moving forward
The Three Sisters Irrigation District is moving forward with planning for a project to generate hydroelectric power at Watson Reservoir.
Return of the sockeye salmon
After decades of absence from the Deschutes River, sockeye salmon are running again.
Editorial – No easy solutions exist for high water levels
For some people living along the southern Deschutes River, this hasn’t been a particularly happy summer, as an article in The Bulletin made clear Monday. The river seems higher than usual and they worry about their homes and property as a result.