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Rising population, shrinking water: Central Oregon works to solve chronic water troubles
Central Oregon faces water shortages due to rapid growth. The Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative unites stakeholders to conserve water and address resource disparities, emphasizing collaboration in environmental management.
Columbia River Tribes, Gorge Commission back Warm Springs Tribes in Thornburgh Resort court dispute
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation challenge a decision by the Land Use Board of Appeals, citing indigenous expertise and Treaty rights in a dispute over the Thornburgh Resort's mitigation plan.
Plenty of recent late-winter snowfall has helped build region’s snowpack; Mt. Bachelor skiers welcome the fresh powder
Recent snowstorms in Oregon have increased snowpack levels in the Deschutes-Crooked River basin, benefiting ski resorts like Mt. Bachelor. Despite moderate drought in the High Desert, skiers and snowboarders are enjoying improved conditions.
How Central Oregon is coming together to meet challenges related to scarce water resources, worsening drought
Discover how the Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative in Central Oregon is tackling water challenges through cooperation with insights from Tribal, municipal leaders, conservationists, and farmers.
‘Something we can all celebrate’: $6.6 million in federal funds going to two Deschutes River restoration projects
Discover how President Biden's Investing in America agenda is funding $51 million for 18 projects in 8 states to restore aquatic ecosystems, including $6.6 million for the Deschutes River in Central Oregon.
