Though the Metolius is located near Black Butte, geologists believe the Cascades to be the source of the river, which springs from dry ground and flows into Lake Billy Chinook.
In the Media
April 16, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Sisters water debate turns to fire safety
SISTERS — The long-running debate over a proposal to hike water rates in Sisters took a new course when the chief of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District backed the plan for safety reasons.
April 16, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – 8 candidates vying for 3 seats on Jefferson’s water board
Jefferson County’s most contentious election this May is for three open seats on the Deschutes Valley Water District.
March 21, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Fish preservation via steel, concrete and natural cover
SISTERS — Sparks flew along Whychus Creek late last week as welders worked to piece together specialized fish screens along two parallel 140-foot concrete chutes.
March 8, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Wildlife groups balk at lottery fund pact
SALEM — Discussions over a voter- approved law that uses lottery money for parks and natural areas have local conservation groups concerned.
March 8, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Irrigation district studying area canals for power
More hydroelectric plants could be in the region’s future, with the Central Oregon Irrigation District studying the feasibility of six sites along its canals.
March 8, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Area experts to speak with Prineville residents on water issues
Two Crook County water experts will talk to residents Wednesday morning about the past, present and future of water resources in the Prineville area as government officials continue to find ways to keep the county hydrated.
February 26, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Measure 76 comes back to haunt us
Measure 76, passed by voters in the fall election, guaranteed that 15 percent of lottery revenue goes to parks and wildlife habitat. That may be about $160 million per biennium. The Nature Conservancy helped lead the campaign. The group made a deal to ensure the measure got past the Legislature. Now, the deal is broken.
February 15, 2011 – Bend Bulletin – Bend should slow down on water supply solution
The controversy concerning the future of Bend’s water supply is critical to everyone in the area. Surprisingly, for something of this significance, very few people are aware of the real issues.