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Deschutes River: "Integrated Solution" Called for at City Club Today

By James Williams

Ryan Houston of Upper Deschutes Watershed Council explains what is and isnt possible.

Ryan Houston of Upper Deschutes Watershed Council explains what is and isn't possible.

Today's City Club of Central Oregon forum was a who's who of Bend's movers and shakers. Not surprising given the topic: Mirror Pond.

It was perhaps the first time in recent years where river experts, hydrologists and stakeholders, as well as notables like Gary Fish, founder and CEO of Deschutes Brewery, gathered in one room to discuss options for the silt-filled pond near downtown Bend. One thing seemed clear—dredging and walking away, as was last done in 1984, is an option that has fallen out of favor.

"The way we think about rivers is in a period of change," noted Mayor Jim Clinton, who was also on today's six-man (no women!?) panel. He explained that the 20th century marked an era of dam building. Now, in the 21st century, we're seeing more dams taken out, he said. Clinton advocated for what seemed to be a popular solution—a creative, multifaceted fix that might restore the river to a more natural state. Clinton called the issue a "great opportunity."

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