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: 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.
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.
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 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.
Learn how restoring salmon and steelhead populations in Whychus Creek is dependent on a thriving habitat filled with aquatic insects. Join us in preserving this vital ecosystem.
Editorial: Dredging Mirror Pond is the best option
Discover the iconic Mirror Pond in Bend, dredged periodically for 107 years. Environmental groups are voicing concerns about the upcoming dredging plan.
Join the dedicated divers, paddleboarders, and kayakers at the Deschutes River Clean-Up, who removed over 2,000 pounds of debris in the event's record-breaking 21-year history.
Discover the beauty of Bend and the Deschutes River, a popular summer destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Float, kayak, or paddleboard in this scenic area.
Discover how Central Oregonians beat the summer heat with the Deschutes River. This 252-mile waterway offers locals and tourists a refreshing escape to float, paddle, and swim.
Learn about the 105-year-old dam in Bend and 16 other Oregon dams at high risk of collapse. Find out how pending state law aims to address the lack of emergency plans for catastrophic failures.
Oregon Carves a Path for Water Transfers in the West
Discover how water transfers in Oregon are revolutionizing the way limited water supplies are managed, offering legal avenues to lease and sell under-used water rights.
Exciting news for conservationists as native redband trout gain freedom to move between sides of North Canal Dam on Deschutes River in Bend after a century.
