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Crooked River Outlook: What to Expect for Flows in 2025–2026
The Crooked River is entering fall with flow targets of 80–100 cfs and stable carryover storage projected into 2026. Our latest post breaks down the decisions behind these targets and the balance they aim to strike between fish, farms, and communities.
Healthy Soil, Healthy Rivers: How Cover Crops Protect the Deschutes Basin
A new initiative will fund cover crops on drought-hit Jefferson County fields, helping farmers protect soil, reduce chemical use, and keep cleaner water flowing into the Deschutes River and the wider Columbia Basin.
Oregon Legislature Approves Deschutes Water Bank Pilot Bill
The Oregon State Legislature has passed House Bill 3806, approving pilot water bank authorities in the Deschutes Basin. This legislation marks a significant step forward in helping Central Oregon expand more flexible and efficient water management to support farms, cities, and rivers alike.
Tracking Change in the Upper Deschutes: What We’re Learning About River Health
The 2024 Upper Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement (M&E) Annual Report offers a look at how aquatic ecosystems in the Deschutes River basin are responding to evolving water management practices and restoration efforts.
Three Sisters Irrigation District Completes Final Piping Project— A Major Milestone in the Ongoing Restoration of Whychus Creek
The final section of canal piping in the Three Sisters Irrigation District (TSID) has been completed, marking a major milestone in streamflow restoration, on-farm efficiency, and renewable energy generation.
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