Land Trust to dedicate expanded Whychus Canyon Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust on May 30th for the dedication of the new portion of Whychus Canyon Preserve. Celebrate conservation efforts in Central Oregon.
Join biologists from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as they study redband trout and mountain whitefish populations in Crooked River below Bowman Dam.
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State sets fish ladders at Opal Springs as top priority
Learn about the ongoing efforts to restore ocean-going fish runs in Central Oregon's major rivers, with a focus on a small diversion dam on the Crooked River.
Central Oregon water outlook: Conserve or splurge?
The latest water supply report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture paints a bleak picture for Oregon. Find out more about the current situation here.
Letter: Piping Tumalo Canal is the sustainable solution
Central Oregon LandWatch is launching another attack on our drinking water supply this spring. Stay informed and take action to protect our water resources.
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners declares a drought emergency on the Three Sisters Irrigation District. Stay informed on water restrictions.
Discover how landscape manager Mike Duarte uses technology to manage irrigation systems at Bend Park & Recreation District, ensuring lush greenery at parks.
A small irrigation district's big idea for taking over Mirror Pond dam
Discover the potential impact of Tumalo Irrigation District taking over Mirror Pond dam near Bend's Drake Park. Explore the effects on Tumalo Creek and the Deschutes River.
Learn about the plan to replace Mirror Pond dam and modify the pond floor to prevent sediment accumulation. Dredging will still be necessary for maintenance.
Learn about the Bend City Council's plans for restoring Tumalo Creek, a vital tributary to the Deschutes River, and how it aims to address water loss issues.
Opponents of the Bridge Creek pipeline replacement project plan to appeal based on climate change model evidence. Stay updated with the 9th Circuit Court.
Learn about the history and future of Whychus Creek in Sisters with Deschutes Land Trust Executive Director Brad Chalfant. Discover the Land Trust's role in the Deschutes River Basin.
Deschutes River diversion starts at Colorado Ave. dam
Exciting updates on the safe passage project at Colorado Avenue dam on the Deschutes River! Contractors are diverting the river to a narrow channel near Miller's Landing Park. Stay tuned for progress.
