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Bend Bulletin - Outcry over nitrate pollution spurs changes to Eastern Oregon groundwater committee
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality appoints new members for the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area committee and initiates restructuring efforts. Join us in shaping a sustainable future.


Columbia Basin Bulletin - Noaa Outlook Predicts Wetter, Colder Than Average Winter For Pacific Northwest
Get ready for La Niña's return this winter! NOAA forecasts drier conditions in the South and wetter conditions in the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, Rockies, and Pacific Northwest from December 2022 to February 2023.


Columbia Basin Bulletin - WDFW Seeks Public Comment On New Rules To Ensure Fish Passage For Salmon, Part Of Orca Recovery: ‘Must Allow Fish To Move Freely’
Help shape the future of salmon and orca recovery in Washington! Provide feedback on proposed fish passage and screening rules by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Your input matters.


Columbia Basin Bulletin - Drought Dries Up Crooked River: Historically Low Flows Lead To Fishing Closure, Impacts To Salmon Reintroduction
Discover why Central Oregon's Crooked River is the first Oregon river closed to angling due to drought-related low flows, impacting fish and salmon reintroduction efforts.


Bend canal neighbors sue to block 12-mile piping project
A lawsuit has been filed against Arnold Irrigation District for plans to pipe their main canal in south Bend, citing irreversible environmental damage and decreased property values. Join the opposition group in fighting for the preservation of the local environment.


OPB - Central Oregon water-sharing program extended after bumpy start
The Deschutes River Conservancy, Central Oregon Irrigation District, and North Unit Irrigation District are extending their water bank pilot project despite challenges faced in the inaugural year. Join us in supporting sustainable water management.