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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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A company in Redmond is upset after being denied a bid for a piping project by Tumalo Irrigation District, who chose a more expensive option.
The private group preparing to dredge Mirror Pond is close to obtaining permits for the $6.7 million project, but funding remains a challenge.
Learn about the potential addition of a section of the Central Oregon Canal to the National Register of Historic Places. Water management is crucial in Central Oregon.
Learn about the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, a bipartisan effort to protect rivers from excessive development and preserve their natural beauty.
Discover the potential new historic landmark in Central Oregon - a 3 1/2 mile stretch of a canal in Bend. Learn about its significance and history.
Discover how Nancy Capell's garden is returning to normal as water levels recede along the Upper Deschutes River in Sunriver. Explore the beauty of nature's resilience.
Stay informed on the latest water study findings in Oregon's Upper Deschutes Basin. Federal authorities are sharing preliminary results with landowners and stakeholders.
Central Oregon's irrigators are boosting winter flows in the upper Deschutes basin from November to March 2018, improving river levels for the season.
Discover the unexpected sight of the Deschutes River flowing through Phill McCage's backyard. A unique and intriguing phenomenon not to be missed.
Bend celebrates legal win in Bridge Creek water project battle. Residents rejoice in victory for their city's water supply.
Central Oregon Irrigation District and partners have worked for 20+ years to address low flows in the Deschutes River. Learn more about their efforts.
Join the conversation on the future of Mirror Pond with community members, officials, and environmental groups at Broken Top Bottle Shop in late 2013.
Join us in Bend and Madras as we embark on the next phase of creating a habitat conservation plan for the Deschutes River Basin. Let's work together to protect this vital ecosystem for future generations.
Learn how restoring salmon and steelhead populations in Whychus Creek is dependent on a thriving habitat filled with aquatic insects. Join us in preserving this vital ecosystem.
Discover the iconic Mirror Pond in Bend, dredged periodically for 107 years. Environmental groups are voicing concerns about the upcoming dredging plan.
Critics argue that a Bend group's plan to dredge Mirror Pond could harm water quality and aquatic life. Learn more about the controversy here.
Join the dedicated divers, paddleboarders, and kayakers at the Deschutes River Clean-Up, who removed over 2,000 pounds of debris in the event's record-breaking 21-year history.
The 107-year-old dam near Redmond, once a source of hydroelectric power, is now being demolished. Learn about its history and impact on the region.
Discover the beauty of Bend and the Deschutes River, a popular summer destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Float, kayak, or paddleboard in this scenic area.
Discover how Central Oregonians beat the summer heat with the Deschutes River. This 252-mile waterway offers locals and tourists a refreshing escape to float, paddle, and swim.
Learn about the 105-year-old dam in Bend and 16 other Oregon dams at high risk of collapse. Find out how pending state law aims to address the lack of emergency plans for catastrophic failures.
Discover how water transfers in Oregon are revolutionizing the way limited water supplies are managed, offering legal avenues to lease and sell under-used water rights.
Stay informed with The Bulletin's editorials on the proposed pedestrian bridge by Bend Park & Recreation District over the Deschutes River.
Exciting news for conservationists as native redband trout gain freedom to move between sides of North Canal Dam on Deschutes River in Bend after a century.
