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Bend Bulletin - Assessing session's local effectBend Bulletin - Assessing session's local effect
August 7, 2011

July 3, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Assessing session's local effect

Explore the political landscape in Oregon with a House split evenly between parties and a close Senate margin. Gov. John Kitzhaber makes history with his third term as governor.

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Bend Bulletin - First Bend Oyster adventure race draws over 250 participantsBend Bulletin - First Bend Oyster adventure race draws over 250 participants
August 7, 2011

June 26, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - First Bend Oyster adventure race draws over 250

Join over 250 participants in the thrilling Bend Oyster Off Road Adventure Race, where teams compete in relays for an unforgettable experience.

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Bend Bulletin: NOAA rule offers relief to irrigatorsBend Bulletin: NOAA rule offers relief to irrigators
August 7, 2011

July 30, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - NOAA rule would give irrigators a break

Learn about the potential exemption on the Deschutes River for steelhead, offering temporary relief and legal protection for those acting within the law.

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Bend Bulletin - Laying out a path for river restorationBend Bulletin - Laying out a path for river restoration
August 7, 2011

June 13, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Laying out a path for river restoration

Two area groups are backing a bill to help McKay Creek. Find out how this legislation could benefit the local environment and community.

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Groups advocate for Walden's water plan to benefit fish and river healthGroups advocate for Walden's water plan to benefit fish and river health
August 7, 2011

June 11, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Groups want Walden's water plan to help fish, river health

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, visits Prineville to discuss legislation for more groundwater and McKay Creek restoration. Conservation groups concerned about lack of water for fish and river health.

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Bend Bulletin - A long journey for salmon and aquatic biologistsBend Bulletin - A long journey for salmon and aquatic biologists
May 31, 2011

May 28, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - A long journey for salmon— and aquatic biologists

Jim Bartlett, fish passage biologist at Portland General Electric, showcases the first adult spring chinook returning to Pelton Round Butte dam complex from Upper Deschutes tributaries.

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OPB - Tsunami Brings Oregon Water To Japanese MarketOPB - Tsunami Brings Oregon Water To Japanese Market
May 24, 2011

May 20, 2011 - OPB - Tsunami Brings Oregon Water To Japanese Market

Stay updated on the recovery efforts in Japan after the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. Learn how people are rebuilding their lives.

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Upper Deschutes River could ease into protections for threatened steelheadUpper Deschutes River could ease into protections for threatened steelhead
May 24, 2011

May 19, 2011 - The Oregonian - Upper Deschutes River could ease into protections for threatened stee

Learn about the reintroduction of threatened steelhead to the upper Deschutes River and the delays in protections for the at-risk fish to allow stakeholders time to adjust.

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Sisters Nugget - Steelhead fry released into creekSisters Nugget - Steelhead fry released into creek
May 24, 2011

May 17, 2011 - Sisters Nugget - Steelhead fry released into creek

Discover the mysterious events that unfolded in the Sisters Country last Tuesday. Uncover the secrets and unravel the fishy happenings.

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Bend Bulletin - A region at risk of floodsBend Bulletin - A region at risk of floods
May 24, 2011

May 19, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - A region at risk of floods

Volunteers and crews in Burns are filling sandbags to protect the town from the Silvies River, with the National Guard on its way to assist.

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Bend Bulletin - Arid Prineville finds elusive waterBend Bulletin - Arid Prineville finds elusive water
May 23, 2011

May 22, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Arid Prineville finds elusive water

Discover how scientific advancements have made finding water in the Crooked River caldera more reliable and less of a gamble.

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Bend Bulletin - A new supply of steelhead fishing opportunitiesBend Bulletin - A new supply of steelhead fishing opportunities
May 12, 2011

May 12, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - A new supply of steelhead

Hatchery-born steelhead were released into Whychus Creek, downstream of Sisters. Follow their journey as they adapt to their new environment.

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Sisters Nugget - Irrigation pipeline nears completionSisters Nugget - Irrigation pipeline nears completion
May 12, 2011

April 19, 2011 - Sisters Nugget - Irrigation pipeline nears completion

Three Sisters Irrigation District (TSID) faces delays in their water conservation piping project, pushing back the start of their irrigation season.

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Sisters Nugget - Fish screen readied for use in creekSisters Nugget - Fish screen readied for use in creek
May 12, 2011

April 19, 2011 - Sisters Nugget - Fish screen readied for use in creek

Discover the state-of-the-art fish screen on Whychus Creek, a key player in salmon and steelhead restoration in the Deschutes Basin. Learn more now!

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Sisters Nugget - Snowpack looks good in Sisters CountrySisters Nugget - Snowpack looks good in Sisters Country
May 12, 2011

April 5, 2011 - Sisters Nugget - Snowpack looks good in Sisters Country

Discover how a chilly, snowy March in Sisters Country benefited the region's watershed and farmers, despite locals yearning for a warm spring.

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Bend Bulletin - Fly-fishing trips to be auctionedBend Bulletin - Fly-fishing trips to be auctioned
April 26, 2011

April 24, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Fly-fishing trips to be auctioned

Join us at the Deschutes River Conservancy fundraiser and bid on exclusive fly-fishing trips on the normally off-limits Warm Springs property. Don't miss out!

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Bend Bulletin - Deal met on water mitigationBend Bulletin - Deal met on water mitigation
April 21, 2011

April 20, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Deal met on water mitigation

Lawmakers and environmental advocates in Salem have reached an agreement to protect the Deschutes River Basin, ensuring growth for cities and businesses.

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Bend Bulletin: Bend set to expand Bridge Creek water contractBend Bulletin: Bend set to expand Bridge Creek water contract
April 21, 2011

April 20, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Bend set to expand Bridge Creek water contract

The city of Bend is set to increase a contract with an engineering firm by $10.5 million for the reconstruction of the Bridge Creek water delivery system.

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Candidates competing for seats on Jefferson's water boardCandidates competing for seats on Jefferson's water board
April 18, 2011

April 16, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - 8 candidates vying for 3 seats on Jefferson's water board

Don't miss the most contentious election in Jefferson County this May for three open seats on the Deschutes Valley Water District board.

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Bend Bulletin - Sisters water debate turns to fire safetyBend Bulletin - Sisters water debate turns to fire safety
April 18, 2011

April 16, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Sisters water debate turns to fire safety

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District chief supports a proposal to raise water rates in Sisters for safety reasons. Join the ongoing debate now!

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Bend Bulletin - Nevermind the Metolius MonsterBend Bulletin - Nevermind the Metolius Monster
April 18, 2011

April 14, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Nevermind the Metolius Monster

Discover the source of the Metolius River near Black Butte in the Cascades. Watch as it springs from dry ground and flows into Lake Billy Chinook.

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Bend Bulletin - Whisnant working toward water dealBend Bulletin - Whisnant working toward water deal
April 18, 2011

April 17, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Whisnant working toward water deal

During a House floor session in Salem, Rep. Gene Whisnant received a handwritten note. Stay updated on the latest news in Oregon politics.

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Changes to Prineville Reservoir allocation deserve support - Bend BulletinChanges to Prineville Reservoir allocation deserve support - Bend Bulletin
April 18, 2011

March 23, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Changes to Prineville Reservoir allocation deserve support

Learn about U.S. Rep. Greg Walden's proposed legislation to change water allocation in Prineville Reservoir. Stay informed on this important issue.

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Fish preservation techniques using steel, concrete, and natural cover - Bend BulletinFish preservation techniques using steel, concrete, and natural cover - Bend Bulletin
March 29, 2011

March 21, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Fish preservation via steel, concrete and natural cover

Witness sparks fly as welders piece together fish screens along 140-foot concrete chutes at Whychus Creek. Dive into the action with SISTERS.

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