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Oregon reservoir water transfer bill shelved

February 14, 2018

Oregon reservoir water transfer bill shelved

The bill allowing water transfers among Oregon storage reservoirs has been postponed in this brief legislative session. Stay updated on the latest news.

Low snowpack levels threaten farmers and agriculture industry

February 7, 2018

Low snowpack levels threaten farmers

Farmers in Central Oregon are at risk due to low snowpack levels in the Cascades, potentially impacting water supply for irrigation.

Editorial: Improving Central Oregon's Irrigation Canals

January 22, 2018

Editorial: Pipe Central Oregon's irrigation canals

Discover how piping irrigation canals in Central Oregon is keeping more water in the Deschutes River. Don't slow down for a minute!

Editorial: Achieving the Right Result on Canal Historic Designation

January 13, 2018

Editorial: Right result on canal historic designation

Efforts to gain historic designation for a Central Oregon irrigation canal section face a setback. The decision aligns with the right reasons.

Feds Approve SW Bend COID Canal-Piping Project

January 12, 2018

Feds OK SW Bend COID canal-piping project

Learn about the agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, and Central Oregon Irrigation District for a canal-piping project in southwest Bend to improve flows on the Deschutes River.

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