Water Scarcity: How Climate Change Helps Crisis in the Western United States | US News
Stay informed about the unprecedented drought in the western United States. Learn about the impact and how to conserve water during this challenging time.
Hot salmon: Heat wave brings concern over river-water temperatures
As temperatures rise, so do water temperatures. This can be detrimental to salmon, especially if warm conditions persist. Learn more about the impact of warmer waters on salmon.
With Wickiup down to a quarter tank, district managers assess irrigation season
Mike Britton, with years of experience at North Unit Irrigation District, faces a challenging irrigation season in Central Oregon's productive farmland.
Oregon water report shows stress on communities of color
Learn how a changing climate and aging infrastructure are impacting Oregon's water systems, with communities of color bearing the brunt. Explore the findings of the Oregon Water Futures Project.
Learn about the challenges faced by first-generation farmer Havstad-Casad in Jefferson County, where water allotments are so limited that half the farmland is left fallow.
What we’re talking about when we talk about drought
Discover the stark red blotch on the U.S. Drought Monitor map spreading in Oregon, indicating "extreme" and "exceptional" drought conditions in Klamath, Lake, and Deschutes counties.
Stay safe and protect the environment while enjoying the summer heat in Bend with tips from Bend Park and Recreation District and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Don't forget your floaties!
Almost all of Oregon poised for drought to start the summer
Discover the latest drought conditions in Oregon as more than three-fourths of the state are affected. Forecasters predict the dry spell to continue into summer.
Earth Day volunteers wage war on trash along Middle Deschutes River
Join Keyser and a group of 30 volunteers as they clean up the Steamboat Rock Recreation Area, restoring it from waste left by off-roaders and campers. Celebrate Earth Day by making a difference!
Oregon water outlook a matter of haves and have-nots
April Snell, executive director of the Oregon Water Resources Congress, warns of a dire year in Southern and Central Oregon with little moisture expected.
Tiny scoops of water are unlocking worlds of information about Oregon watersheds
Explore a study on coho and chinook salmon, rainbow trout, and coastal cutthroat trout across five watersheds in Oregon. Learn about their habitats and conservation efforts.
COID lateral piping boosts Crooked River water levels
Discover how a canal piping project by Central Oregon Irrigation District near Redmond has increased Crooked River levels by 16%, benefiting wildlife in the Deschutes Basin.
Klamath Lake forecast looks dismal for fish and farms
The Klamath Tribes are prepared to sue the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for violating the Endangered Species Act if Upper Klamath Lake levels drop in 2021. Learn more about their notice of intent.
