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Bend Bulletin - Water watchers breathe a bit easierBend Bulletin - Water watchers breathe a bit easier
May 18, 2010

May 17, 2010 - Bend Bulletin - Water watchers breathe a bit easier

Despite a below-average snowpack in the Cascades, a cool and wet spring has eased water-related issues for irrigators, fish, and fire managers.

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Bend Bulletin - Don't Stop The Piping Of CanalsBend Bulletin - Don't Stop The Piping Of Canals
March 28, 2010

March 26, 2010 - Bend Bulletin - Don't Stop The Piping Of Canals

As the Cascades snowpack dwindles, the importance of piping irrigation water becomes clear. With levels below 60%, districts may struggle to meet demand.

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Controversy Surfaces As Canals Are Buried - Bend BulletinControversy Surfaces As Canals Are Buried - Bend Bulletin
March 28, 2010

March 23, 2010 - Bend Bulletin - Controversy Surfaces As Canals Are Buried

Irrigation districts promote water and cost savings by enclosing century-old waterways in pipes, sparking conflict among landowners and farming neighbors.

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The Source Weekly - Mission Critical: A Mislabeled Fish Species Might Be The Best ChoiceThe Source Weekly - Mission Critical: A Mislabeled Fish Species Might Be The Best Choice
March 28, 2010

March 24, 2010 - The Source Weekly - Mission Critical: A Mislabeled Fish Species Might Be The Best C

Discover the challenges faced by the bull trout, an apex predator that can grow up to 20 pounds and roam over hundreds of miles. Known as the river wolf, this species has a tough survival journey.

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Deschutes County May Face Water Troubles By Next YearDeschutes County May Face Water Troubles By Next Year
March 27, 2010

March 27, 2010 - Bend Bulletin - Deschutes County May Face Water Troubles By Next Year

According to the state, the Klamath basin could have the worst shortage of water since 2001. As of Friday, the area’s snowpack is 59 percent of average and 2010 precipitation had been less than 2 inches, more than 1.5 inches fewer than normal.

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Bend Bulletin: Why The Low Flow In The Deschutes River?Bend Bulletin: Why The Low Flow In The Deschutes River?
February 13, 2010

February 12, 2010 - Bend Bulletin Why The Low Flow In The Deschutes?

Low flows in the Deschutes River have exposed mud in Mirror Pond and boulders across from McKay Park. Water officials expect levels to rise by the weekend, but a dry winter and thin snowpack may lead to challenges for fish, farmers, and others reliant on water flows.

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Bend Bulletin: Colorado Avenue Dam Set for $17M UpgradeBend Bulletin: Colorado Avenue Dam Set for $17M Upgrade
January 4, 2010

Janaury 4, 2010 - Bend Bulletin Colorado Avenue Dam May Get $17M Upgrade

Discover the $1.7 million project by Bend Park & Recreation District to create a safe floating passage and whitewater play area at Colorado Avenue dam.

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Bend Bulletin Let It Snow - Winter Weather UpdateBend Bulletin Let It Snow - Winter Weather Update
January 4, 2010

December 31, 2009 - Bend Bulletin Let It Snow

Explore the high-elevation Dutchman Flat Sno-park for excellent cross-country skiing conditions like Candace Baker did on Cascade Lakes Highway.

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Silt Accumulation in Mirror Pond: Officials Unsure of Solution OwnershipSilt Accumulation in Mirror Pond: Officials Unsure of Solution Ownership
January 4, 2010

November 21, 2009 - As silt gathers in Mirror Pond, Officials Unsure of Who's in Charge of a Solutio

Learn about the sediment buildup issue in Mirror Pond caused by the dam slowing water movement. Experts attribute high sediment load to Wickiup Reservoir.

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Bend Bulletin Fish Passage Is Too Much To AskBend Bulletin Fish Passage Is Too Much To Ask
January 4, 2010

January 4, 2010 - Bend Bulletin Fish Passage Is Too Much To Ask

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife must acknowledge the benefits of two small hydroelectric projects on irrigation canals for fish. Punishing irrigation districts with unnecessary mandates is unjust.

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Bend Bulletin Taking The Deschutes To A New LevelBend Bulletin Taking The Deschutes To A New Level
January 4, 2010

Janaury 4, 2010 - Bend Bulletin Taking The Deschutes To A New Level

The Deschutes River Conservancy, irrigation districts, and water managers have been working for a decade to improve fish habitat and water quality in the middle stretch of the Deschutes River by replacing canals with pipes and implementing conservation projects.

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Bend Bulletin Telfer Backs Irrigation Districts On Fish PassageBend Bulletin Telfer Backs Irrigation Districts On Fish Passage
January 4, 2010

December 28 - Bend Bulletin Telfer Backs Irrigation Districts On Fish Passage

State Sen. Chris Telfer, R-Bend, advocates for dropping the requirement for local irrigation districts to assist fish at North Canal Dam in Bend.

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One Word,'Navigable,' Muddies Water Bill - Analysis and ImpactOne Word,'Navigable,' Muddies Water Bill - Analysis and Impact
January 4, 2010

December 18, 2009 - One Word,'Navigable,' Muddies Water Bill

Explore the impact of one word in the intricate world of water law. Discover how a single term can change everything in this contentious field.

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Bend Bulletin Promising Spring Chinook Season May Hit DeschutesBend Bulletin Promising Spring Chinook Season May Hit Deschutes
January 4, 2010

December 24, 2009 - Bend Bulletin Promising Spring Chinook Season May Hit Deschutes

Get ready for the biggest spring chinook salmon run in decades on the Columbia River! Anglers are excited for this historic event since the 1930s.

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Swinging For Steelhead On Lower Deschutes - Fishing AdventureSwinging For Steelhead On Lower Deschutes - Fishing Adventure
January 4, 2010

December 10, 2009 - Swinging For Steelhead On Lower Deschutes

Join Bill Valentine on a thrilling fishing adventure as he casts his Spey rod with precision. Follow our young guide, Matthew Mendes, as he leads the way to the next fishing spot.

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Fish Transfer Facility Is Up and Running - Enhancing Aquatic ConservationFish Transfer Facility Is Up and Running - Enhancing Aquatic Conservation
January 4, 2010

December 14, 2009 - Fish Transfer Facility Is Up and Running

The fish and water intake tower at Round Butte Dam sorts and marks fish for release into the Lower Deschutes, ensuring smaller ones don't get eaten.

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Bend Bulletin Water Group Sets Its GoalsBend Bulletin Water Group Sets Its Goals
October 13, 2009

October 13, 2009 - Bend Bulletin Water Group Sets Its Goals

A coalition of irrigation districts, tribes, and local governments in the Deschutes River Basin aims to increase their influence on water issues.

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Bend Bulletin River Organization To Receive FundingBend Bulletin River Organization To Receive Funding
October 13, 2009

October 8, 2009 - Bend Bulletin River Organization To Receive Funding

The Deschutes River Conservancy secures $3.6 million in federal stimulus funds from the Bureau of Reclamation for conservation efforts over 24 months.

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Bend Bulletin Region Nears Water Supply Limit, Lobbies For A SolutionBend Bulletin Region Nears Water Supply Limit, Lobbies For A Solution
October 4, 2009

October 2, 2009 - Bend Bulletin Region Nears Water Supply Limit, Lobbies For A Solution

The Deschutes Water Alliance seeks to prevent a growth moratorium by working with state lawmakers and Congress to address an overtaxed water supply for regional water users.

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The Oregonian Nonprofit Helps Rivers Return To Natural FlowsThe Oregonian Nonprofit Helps Rivers Return To Natural Flows
October 4, 2009

September 25, 2009 - The Oregonian Nonprofit Helps Rivers Return To Natural Flows

Lawrence Martin recalls the vital role of Evans Creek in the Rogue River Valley, a cold stream teeming with salmon and steelhead.

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Local Man On Mission To Restore The Deschutes RiverLocal Man On Mission To Restore The Deschutes River
September 29, 2009

September 25,2009 - Local Man On Mission To Restore The Deschutes River

Join Jim Mead in his mission to restore streamflow and water quality in the Deschutes River. Make a difference today for a healthier environment.

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Bend Bulletin Fish Reintroduction: The Work, The Money And The RisksBend Bulletin Fish Reintroduction: The Work, The Money And The Risks
September 16, 2009

September 13, 2009 - Bend Bulletin Fish Reintroduction: The Work, The Money And The Risks

Discover over two dozen projects in the Whychus, Metolius, and Crooked River basins aimed at enhancing fish habitats. The goal is to see 1,000 steelhead and 1,000 chinook return annually.

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Bend Bulletin Environmental Success Story - Inspiring Achievements in SustainabilityBend Bulletin Environmental Success Story - Inspiring Achievements in Sustainability
July 8, 2009

July 5, 2009 - Bend Bulletin Environmental Success Story

Discover the positive changes in the Deschutes River downstream from Bend over the years. From nearly running dry to thriving, see the transformation in this graph.

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Bend Bulletin: How We've Reached Where We Are On Deschutes Water RulesBend Bulletin: How We've Reached Where We Are On Deschutes Water Rules
July 8, 2009

July 3, 2009 - Bend Bulletin How We've Reached Where We Are On Deschutes Water Rules

Discover the impact of low water flow on trout in the Middle Deschutes a decade ago. Learn how warming shallow water affected the ecosystem.

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