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Exciting news: Fish ladder installation at Opal Springs underway

January 6, 2018

New fish ladder coming to Opal Springs

Exciting news for the Crooked River as a $10.7 million project aims to improve salmon and steelhead migration, benefiting the region's ecosystem.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Pursuing a better future for the Deschutes River

November 30, 2017

GUEST EDITORIAL: Pursuing a better future for the Deschutes River

Discover the latest developments in the Mirror Pond debate in Bend, Oregon. With proposals for park updates and a dredging project, over $10 million in activity is set to shape the future of this iconic pond.

Irrigation districts increase winter flows in the region

November 22, 2017

Irrigation districts increase winter flows

Stay informed about the increased flows in the Deschutes River Basin this winter below Wickiup Reservoir. Learn more about the irrigation districts' plans.

C.O. irrigators commit to higher Deschutes River winter flows

November 22, 2017

C.O. irrigators commit to higher Deschutes River winter flows

The Deschutes Basin Board of Control is working to maintain flows of at least 175 cfs in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Dam this winter. Join us in protecting this vital waterway!

COID to pipe 3,000 feet of SW Bend canal

November 15, 2017

COID plans to pipe 3,000 feet of SW Bend canal

Central Oregon Irrigation District to pipe 3,000 feet of canal in Bend. Project starts at Brookswood Blvd Bridge and heads west. Upgrade for efficiency.

Irrigation pipeline project timeline moved up

November 15, 2017

Timeline moved up on irrigation pipeline project

Exciting news as a project to replace a section of canal near Bend with a 3,000-foot irrigation pipeline is back on track after delays, set to begin by year-end.

Editorial: Revisiting Hydro for Bend Water Project - Worth a Second Look

October 23, 2017

Editorial: Hydro for Bend water project is worth a new look

The city of Bend considers adding in-pipe hydroelectric power to Bridge Creek water system, following a suggestion from City Councilor Nathan Boddie.

Tumalo Irrigation District seeks bids for canal piping project

October 20, 2017

Tumalo Irrigation District seeks canal-piping bids

Tumalo Irrigation District is looking for bids to pipe Tumalo Feed Canal, preventing water loss and preserving Tumalo Creek flows and Crescent Lake.

Editorial: County's Right Approach to Historic Designation

October 17, 2017

Editorial: County takes the right approach on historic designation

Deschutes County Commission opposes historic designation to protect Deschutes River. Letter sent to state preservation office regarding 3.4 miles of canal.

Expanding Drake Park into water would be costly and challenging

October 17, 2017

Expanding Drake Park into water would be costly

Learn about the costly undertaking of expanding Drake Park by filling a portion of Mirror Pond, as discussed by the Bend Park & Recreation District board.

Federal Grant to Assist Irrigation Districts in Water Sharing

October 15, 2017

Federal grant to help irrigation districts share water

Learn how aging infrastructure and legal issues are impacting irrigation districts in the Deschutes Basin, and how a grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is helping to address water shortages.

Contractor and irrigation district dispute over pipe installation

October 14, 2017

Contractor, irrigation district clash over pipe

A company in Redmond is upset after being denied a bid for a piping project by Tumalo Irrigation District, who chose a more expensive option.

Permits issued for Mirror Pond dredging, funding still pending

October 13, 2017

Permits lining up to dredge Mirror Pond, but money isn't

The private group preparing to dredge Mirror Pond is close to obtaining permits for the $6.7 million project, but funding remains a challenge.

Opinion: Central Oregon does not need another historic canal

October 3, 2017

Editorial: Central Oregon does not need another historic canal

Learn about the potential addition of a section of the Central Oregon Canal to the National Register of Historic Places. Water management is crucial in Central Oregon.

Guest column: Celebrating the anniversary of the rivers law

October 3, 2017

Guest column: Anniversary of the rivers law is cause to celebrate

Learn about the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, a bipartisan effort to protect rivers from excessive development and preserve their natural beauty.

Bend canal could become historic landmark

October 2, 2017

Bend canal could become historic landmark

Discover the potential new historic landmark in Central Oregon - a 3 1/2 mile stretch of a canal in Bend. Learn about its significance and history.

Uncovering the Causes of Flooding on the Upper Deschutes River

September 18, 2017

What's behind flooding on the Upper Deschutes?

Discover how Nancy Capell's garden is returning to normal as water levels recede along the Upper Deschutes River in Sunriver. Explore the beauty of nature's resilience.

Outreach planned for Upper Deschutes Basin study

September 18, 2017

Outreach planned for Upper Deschutes Basin study

Stay informed on the latest water study findings in Oregon's Upper Deschutes Basin. Federal authorities are sharing preliminary results with landowners and stakeholders.

Deschutes River Winter Recharge: A Refreshing Boost for the River

September 15, 2017

DESCHUTES RIVER GETS A WINTER RECHARGE

Central Oregon's irrigators are boosting winter flows in the upper Deschutes basin from November to March 2018, improving river levels for the season.

Sunriver-area residents face challenges with Deschutes River flooding

September 4, 2017

Sunriver-area residents struggle with Deschutes flooding

Discover the unexpected sight of the Deschutes River flowing through Phill McCage's backyard. A unique and intriguing phenomenon not to be missed.

Editorial: Bend wins deserved victory in Bridge Creek case

August 26, 2017

Editorial: Bend wins deserved victory in Bridge Creek case

Bend celebrates legal win in Bridge Creek water project battle. Residents rejoice in victory for their city's water supply.

Guest column: Enhancing flow management in the Deschutes River

August 22, 2017

Guest column: Improving flows in the Deschutes River

Central Oregon Irrigation District and partners have worked for 20+ years to address low flows in the Deschutes River. Learn more about their efforts.

Mirror Pond: To Dredge or Not to Dredge - A Controversial Decision

August 16, 2017

Mirror Pond: To Dredge or Not to Dredge?

Join the conversation on the future of Mirror Pond with community members, officials, and environmental groups at Broken Top Bottle Shop in late 2013.

Deschutes conservation planning picks up this week

August 13, 2017

Deschutes conservation planning picks up this week

Join us in Bend and Madras as we embark on the next phase of creating a habitat conservation plan for the Deschutes River Basin. Let's work together to protect this vital ecosystem for future generations.

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