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The upper reach of the Deschutes River running from Little Lava Lake to Bend.
A tributary of the Deschutes River flowing through Prineville to Lake Billy Chinook.
A tributary of the Crooked River flowing out of the Ochoco Mountains.
A tributary of the Deschutes River below the Pelton Round Butte dam complex
A tributary of the Deschutes River flowing through Sisters joining the Deschutes just above Lake Billy Chinook.
The middle reach of the Deschutes River flowing from Bend to Lake Billy Chinook.
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Discover the decline of the once thriving Klamath River, once a top salmon producer on the West Coast. Learn about the troubled multi-species fisheries at risk.
Visit our farm for alfalfa, hay, carrot seed, and cattle. Due to drought, expect a 40% decrease in crop income this year.
Explore the surprising truth behind proposed Wild and Scenic rivers that are actually dried up creeks, streams, or gulches. Discover more here.
Explore the unique ecosystem of fish in the high desert, where drought-baked earth meets scrubby mountains. Discover a strange and fascinating world.
Stay informed about proposed legislation affecting 4,700 miles of Oregon rivers. Learn how federal Wild and Scenic River designations could impact your land and livelihood.
Residents in Bend are opposing a plan to pipe sections of open canal owned by Arnold Irrigation District. Learn more about the controversy here.
Discover the Bend Park & Recreation District's draft plan for enhancing river access and restoring habitats along the Deschutes River. Explore now!
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must make immediate changes to 13 Oregon dams to protect salmon runs.
Discover the truth about Bend's sewage and COVID-19 risk in this insightful article from Source Weekly. Learn about the three-step cleaning process and where the water goes after.
The Oregon Office of Emergency Management is working to provide water storage tanks to rural homes in need of running water. Join us in supporting this crucial effort.
Fishing and conservation groups seek more spill from dams in the Pacific Northwest to aid endangered salmon migration during record heat wave.
Discover the current water levels at Prineville Reservoir - only 38% full as of Friday. Compare to the average of 83% full on the same day in a typical year.
North Unit Irrigation District in Jefferson County is exploring options to address water shortage by considering tapping into Bend's treated wastewater. This could potentially extend the irrigation season, providing a lifeline for the district in drought conditions.
The western US is facing a "megadrought" since 2000, leading to an unprecedented water crisis in American history. Learn more about this dire situation.
Prepare for lower flows on the Deschutes River due to extreme drought, impacting summer activities like tubing, surfing, and kayaking. Despite the conditions, experienced river users remain optimistic about the season ahead.
Discover why Iron Gate Fish Hatchery will not release young salmon into the Klamath River this summer for the first time in 55 years.
Learn about the historic removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams in 2011 and 2014, the world's largest dam removal project.
Stay ahead of the weather with the latest forecast - La Nina is on the horizon, bringing potential for abundant snowpacks and successful irrigation seasons in the Northwest.
The region is facing a decades-long megadrought due to climate change, causing alarmingly low reservoir levels. Urgent action is needed to address this crisis.
Discover the joy of floating on the Deschutes River in Bend during the summer months. Join residents and tourists for a relaxing day on the water.
Discover the unprecedented low water levels at Wickiup Reservoir in its 75-year history this summer. Learn more about the impact on the environment.
Wickiup Reservoir in Jefferson County has only six weeks of water reserves left. Without significant rainfall, North Unit Irrigation District faces the earliest water delivery shutdown in history.
Gov. Kate Brown orders state agencies to conserve water by limiting lawn watering, window washing, and fountain use at state office buildings.
