The Deschutes River Alliance, which monitors water quality in the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River, has sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue to Portland General Electric. The notice cites over 1,200 violations of water quality requirements associated with PGE’s Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Complex near Madras. In a press release, DRA […]
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Fish On! Kids Fishing Day in Bend May 21
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is sponsoring a series of statewide free fishing events for kids and Bend’s Pine Nursery Pond will host one of those events May 21. Anglers 11 and under can fish for free. Those 12-17 will need a youth license to participate. Licenses will not be sold at the […]
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Senate Energy Bill: Central Oregon Impact
The Energy and Water Appropriations bill that passed the Senate today contains provisions to enhance the endangered spotted frog in the upper Deschutes River basin. The bill supported by both Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley contains a provision that urges the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to provide additional funds for the WaterSmart program to fund […]
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Exploring Boardman State Park
Day-hiking a stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail
In 1967 Oregon passed landmark legislation ensuring that the public would have access to its 362 miles of ocean beaches from the Columbia River to the California border. A small 18-mile stretch of those beaches is found in the isolated southern part of the state between Gold Beach and Brookings. The Samuel H. Boardman State […]
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Go Here 5/11-5/18
River Solitude Where does one find solitude on a nearby river? The Deschutes River, of course, is one answer. Tumalo Creek is another. The Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) is offering an adult, full-day, 9-mile Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe paddle tour that will traverse flat water and offer ample opportunities to view wildlife. […]
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Sourcecast Audio: Alice Elshoff – The Source Weekly’s Woman of the Year
Few people, if any, have made more contributions to the conservation of Central and Eastern Oregon than Alice Elshoff of Bend. Elshoff organized a successful protest rally earlier this year against the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge which she has helped protect since 1960. She co-founded the Friends of the Malheur Refuge […]
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Sourcecast Video: Hiking the Southern Oregon Coast
Recently, the Source Weekly’s Brian Jennings toured the southern Oregon coast and many of its beautiful state parks – and captured highlights in this video.
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Sourcecast Audio: Bend City Councilor Sally Russell – Vision for Bend
Bend City Councilor Sally Russell says she would like to be Bend’s Mayor. She will announce her re-election bid shortly. Bend City Councilors elect a Mayor from among their ranks. Russell visited with the Source Weekly’s Brian Jennings about her vision for the future of Bend. Related Stories
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Sourcecast Video: TheSource Weekly’s Woman of the Year – Alice Elshoff
Noted Bend conservationist and educator Alice Elshoff has been selected as the Source Weekly’s Woman of the Year. Earlier this year, Elshoff organized a successful protest against the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by the sons of controversial Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy. Her voice set off a chorus of other voices in […]
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2016 Woman of the Year: Alice Elshoff
Educator and conservationist protecting Oregon’s natural treasures
As co-founder of Friends of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Alice Elshoff’s patience with the armed occupation near Burns unraveled on Jan. 9. She had patiently watched the armed takeover of the 188,000-acre preserve, admitting that she didn’t take it seriously at first. On that early Saturday in January, however, all that changed. She fired […]