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Bend Bulletin - Bond vote on dredging Mirror Pond gaining momentumBend Bulletin - Bond vote on dredging Mirror Pond gaining momentum
January 23, 2012

January 21, 2012 - Bend Bulletin - Bond vote on dredging Mirror Pond is gaining momentum

Get ready to vote in November for the funding of Bend's Mirror Pond dredging project. Momentum is building for this important initiative.

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Bend Bulletin - How low is the snow?Bend Bulletin - How low is the snow?
January 23, 2012

January 11, 2012 - Bend Bulletin - How low is the snow?

The low snowpack in the Deschutes and Crooked rivers basin in 2011 may lead to water shortages in summer. Stay informed with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Bend Bulletin - Put Bend's Bridge Creek surface water project to a voteBend Bulletin - Put Bend's Bridge Creek surface water project to a vote
January 10, 2012

January 5, 2012 - Bend Bulletin - Put Bend's Bridge Creek surface water project to a vote

Join the Bend City Council meeting on Jan. 18 at City Hall to discuss the controversial surface water improvement project. Should ratepayers have a say in the $68 million project? Let your voice be heard.

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Bend Bulletin - Surface and groundwater sources a boon for BendBend Bulletin - Surface and groundwater sources a boon for Bend
January 10, 2012

January 5, 2012 - Bend Bulletin - Surface and groundwater sources a boon for Bend

Experienced hydrogeologist in support of surface water improvement project, with 30 years of expertise in water resources planning and supply development.

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Bend Bulletin - Bend looking for relief in Bridge Creek water planBend Bulletin - Bend looking for relief in Bridge Creek water plan
January 10, 2012

January 6, 2012 - Bend Bulletin - Bend looking for relief in Bridge Creek water plan

Bend City councilors seek state assistance to save ratepayers $29 million on a $68.2 million project. Will they get the chance to cut costs?

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Bend Bulletin - Time for action on Mirror PondBend Bulletin - Time for action on Mirror Pond
January 10, 2012

January 9, 2012 - Bend Bulletin - Time for action on Mirror Pond

Discover the ongoing struggle to address the silt buildup in Bend's Mirror Pond. Learn about the challenges faced by officials in finding a solution.

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The Source Weekly - Bogged Down on Mirror PondThe Source Weekly - Bogged Down on Mirror Pond
January 10, 2012

January 4, 2012 - The Source Weekly - Bogged Down on Mirror Pond

Discover why a river will always be a river, not a pond. Learn how dams can temporarily alter its behavior, but the natural flow will always prevail.

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Bend Bulletin - Was it a bull trout in Tumalo Creek?Bend Bulletin - Was it a bull trout in Tumalo Creek?
January 10, 2012

January 2, 2012 - Bend Bulletin - Was it a bull trout in Tumalo Creek?

Discover the mysterious fish story of Tumalo Creek, crafted to intrigue conspiracy buffs over two decades ago. Explore the secrets hidden within.

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Bend Bulletin - Bend must address residents' water project concernsBend Bulletin - Bend must address residents' water project concerns
January 10, 2012

December 10, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Bend must address residents' water project concerns

Learn about the $68.2 million surface water improvement project, vital for securing long-term water supplies for the city. Get involved today!

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The Source Weekly - Fish and Farmers Find Common Ground on the Crooked RiverThe Source Weekly - Fish and Farmers Find Common Ground on the Crooked River
January 3, 2012

December 21, 2011 - The Source Weekly - Fish and Farmers Find Common Ground on the Crooked River

Discover how irrigation withdrawals in the Deschutes Basin impact stream flows from Wickiup Reservoir to Terrebonne. Snow and rain take a backseat to steel gates controlling water for High Desert farmers.

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Concrete work begins on canal between Bend and Redmond - Bend BulletinConcrete work begins on canal between Bend and Redmond - Bend Bulletin
December 28, 2011

December 28, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Concrete work begins on canal between Bend and Redmond

Discover how a project to line a Central Oregon irrigation canal with concrete will benefit farmers and fish with increased water supply. Learn more now.

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The Source Weekly - Don't surrender our surface waterThe Source Weekly - Don't surrender our surface water
December 21, 2011

December 21, 2011 - The Source Weekly - Don't surrender our surface water

Investing in the growth and maintenance of a city or business is crucial for long-term success. It requires money, vision, and a commitment to progress.

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Bend Bulletin - The price to save Bend's landmarkBend Bulletin - The price to save Bend's landmark
December 21, 2011

December 21, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - The price to save Bend's landmark

Discover Bend's iconic Mirror Pond, a symbol of the city's history and beauty that is at risk of becoming a mudflat due to sediment buildup.

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Bend Bulletin - Dredging tax likely to be put to votersBend Bulletin - Dredging tax likely to be put to voters
December 21, 2011

December 17, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Dredging tax likely to be put to voters

Discover the challenges faced in fixing Bend's Mirror Pond sedimentation issue. Explore why efforts are stuck and what solutions are being considered.

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Bend Bulletin: Flows increasing on parts of Deschutes RiverBend Bulletin: Flows increasing on parts of Deschutes River
December 19, 2011

November 24, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Flows increasing on parts of Deschutes

Exercise caution when wading in increased flows for good rainbow and brown trout fishing. Rainbow trout average 10-16 inches, brown trout up to 26 inches. Access better downstream of Lower Bridge.

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Bend Bulletin - Let's keep surface water for a sustainable futureBend Bulletin - Let's keep surface water for a sustainable future
November 29, 2011

November 29, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Let's keep surface water

Discover the pure and pristine surface water from Bridge Creek, a rare resource in the 21st century. Clean, safe water is the new gold of the world, and our supply is untouched by logging, mining, or industry.

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Bend Bulletin - Bill good for Ochoco districtBend Bulletin - Bill good for Ochoco district
November 28, 2011

November 27, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Bill good for Ochoco district

Supporting Rep. Greg Walden's bill, HR 2060, for Central Oregon's jobs and water security. Proud resident of Crook County and Ochoco Irrigation District.

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Bend Bulletin - An upstream success for fish getting closerBend Bulletin - An upstream success for fish getting closer
November 28, 2011

November 26, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - An upstream success for fish getting closer

After a decade and over $100 million investment, Deschutes River salmon and steelhead revival is on the horizon. Adult fish may spawn upstream of Pelton Round Butte dam complex next year.

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The Source Weekly - Time for a Second Look at Surface Water ProjectThe Source Weekly - Time for a Second Look at Surface Water Project
November 28, 2011

November 2, 2011 - The Source Weekly - Time for a Second Look at Surface Water Project

Learn more about the City of Bend's proposed Surface Water Improvement Project (SWIP) in this informative article. Stay informed on the latest developments.

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Sisters Nugget - Creek restoration in final phaseSisters Nugget - Creek restoration in final phase
November 22, 2011

November 15, 2011 - Sisters Nugget - Creek restoration in final phase

Discover the restoration of Whychus Creek as it meanders through Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, returning to its natural habitat. Explore the beauty of this revitalized ecosystem.

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Bend Bulletin - Solution for fish reintroductionBend Bulletin - Solution for fish reintroduction
November 22, 2011

October 31, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Solution for fish reintroduction

After 40 years, Upper Deschutes habitat reopens to steelhead, spring Chinook, and sockeye. Witness the historic reintroduction efforts at Pelton Round Butte Dam.

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Bend Bulletin - Man-made meanderingsBend Bulletin - Man-made meanderings
November 21, 2011

November 8, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Man-made meanderings

Discover how heavy machinery is being used to protect salmon and steelhead in a serene meadow northeast of Sisters. Learn more about this important conservation effort.

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Bend Bulletin - Canal power project secures $72M fundingBend Bulletin - Canal power project secures $72M funding
November 21, 2011

November 10, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Canal power project secures $72M

A Bend-based company secures $7.2M loan guarantee for 3-3.5 MW electricity project using irrigation canal water in Jefferson County.

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Ex-mayors unite with foes of Bend water project - Bend BulletinEx-mayors unite with foes of Bend water project - Bend Bulletin
November 21, 2011

November 11, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Ex-mayors join forces with foes of Bend water project

Former mayors protest $68.2 million Bridge Creek water system reconstruction at Bend City Hall. 1,000 signatures on petition unveiled.

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