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: 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.
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 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.
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.
