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.
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.
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.
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.
April 30, 2009 - Bend Bulletin Water Agreement Will Ensure Whychus' Flow
Explore the memories of Sisters developer Bill Willitts as he recalls summers when Whychus Creek would run dry before reaching town. Discover the history of this unique community.
April 19, 2009 - Water Officials Hope $4M for Irrigation is Just the Start of the Stimulus Funding
Explore the $81 million worth of irrigation projects by Deschutes River Conservancy, funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation stimulus money. Choose sustainable options for water conservation.
Former state Sen. Neil Bryant and local water users challenge the notion that Deschutes River water is fully allocated, proposing to divert winter flows near Bend for underground storage.
March/April 2009 - Water Efficiency Online Journal River Restoration Done Right (and Wrong)
Learn how saving water can help relieve an aquifer, conserve a river, reintroduce fish, and preserve a community's quality of life. Start making a difference today!
March 3, 2009 - Bend Bulletin So, How's The Snowpack?
Stay updated on the snowpack levels in the Upper Deschutes-Crooked River Basin as March begins. While slightly below average, there is no cause for concern for local irrigation districts.
