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The upper reach of the Deschutes River running from Little Lava Lake to Bend.
A tributary of the Deschutes River flowing through Prineville to Lake Billy Chinook.
A tributary of the Crooked River flowing out of the Ochoco Mountains.
A tributary of the Deschutes River joining the Middle Deschutes north of Bend.
A tributary of the Deschutes River flowing through Sisters joining the Deschutes just above Lake Billy Chinook.
The middle reach of the Deschutes River flowing from Bend to Lake Billy Chinook.
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Two Central Oregon irrigation districts receive grants for canal-piping projects from the state Water Resources Commission. Upgrade your irrigation system now!
Meyer Memorial Trust, a Portland-based foundation, awarded $21.3 million in grants to 150 organizations, focusing on equity and community impact.
Federal judge denies temporary restraining order for Central Oregon irrigation pipeline, citing low likelihood of lawsuit success.
Discover the popular Whychus Creek Trail with a temporary trailhead due to ongoing construction. Explore this staple for local outdoor enthusiasts with lasting changes on the horizon.
The largest dam demolition in U.S. history is set to reopen hundreds of miles of waterway along the Oregon-California border to critical salmon populations.
Learn about the Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan, a long-term strategy affecting the flow rates of the Deschutes River for 30 years.
Learn about the local irrigation districts' plan to conserve water in the Deschutes River and protect endangered species. Environmental groups argue it falls short.
Get ready for a shift in weather as warm autumn days give way to rain and chilly temperatures. Meteorologists predict a typical November and December ahead.
The Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan aims to balance streamflows and protect threatened species for 30 years. Critics vow to challenge its effectiveness.
The Opal Springs Volitional Fish Passage project receives State Land Board Award for collaborative effort to remove fish migration barrier in Crooked River Watershed.
Learn how the drop in water levels at Wickiup Reservoir impacted Central Oregon's farming community and the local fish population.
Learn about the impact of bullfrogs on Oregon spotted frogs and why greater waterway restrictions may be necessary. Join the fight against the bullfrog invasion.
Learn about the two-year project to enhance fish habitat in Whychus Creek, now extended due to delays from September wildfires.
Learn about the impact of fluctuating river flows and open ditch conveyance on water distribution. The ongoing drought exacerbates the situation.
Discover how miles of pipelines are being laid to improve water efficiency, with more projects in the works. Stay updated on the latest groundbreaking developments.
Learn about Central Oregon LandWatch's efforts to restore the Deschutes River to its historic flows from the organization's rivers conservation director.
Stay informed on the daily water operations of North Unit Irrigation District during the ongoing drought. Get updates and insights on the management of water resources.
Discover how the Deschutes River remained a popular recreation spot amid the pandemic, as per the latest report from Bend Park & Recreation District.
Opponents in Central Oregon seek to halt the replacement of open canals with pipelines in Tumalo Irrigation District. Request for restraining order filed.
The Opal Springs Volitional Fish Passage project receives State Land Board Award for efforts to remove fish migration barrier in Crooked River watershed.
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission denies fish passage waiver for Bowman Dam in a split 5-1 vote after hearing from 28 stakeholders.
Learn about the impact of persistent drought in Central Oregon, affecting farmers and leaving wide swaths of land exposed to the elements.
The Bend Park and Recreation District board is divided on dredging Mirror Pond. Some want a new public process, others say decisions were already made. Time for the excavator?
The Commission will review a fish passage waiver for the Ochoco Irrigation District's hydroelectric project at Bowman Dam on the Crooked River.
