July 31, 2011 - Bend Bulletin - Race for the River open to all (even dogs)
Join the Deschutes River Conservancy's Race for the River on Aug. 13 at Riverbend Park in Bend! Rafts, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and even dogs welcome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
