Last weekend, Bend residents Mike Tripp and his wife went on a hike along Tumalo Creek downstream of Shevlin Park. What they found startled them.
In the Media
September 20, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Salazar: Dam removal will cost far less
The cost of removing four dams on the Klamath River in California and Oregon will be far less than first believed, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Monday as he worked to rally support for several massive federal water projects.
September 21, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Steel pipe purchase a $4 million gamble
The city of Bend’s latest money-saving venture could maroon Bend with a $4 million pile of steel to sell. The city hopes it can save $400,000 on the price of steel pipe for its Bridge Creek water project by paying $4 million now.
September 21, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Conservation group appeals Whychus plan
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.
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.