Funds to Enhance Water Quality
Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on July 8 that the U.S. Bureau of reclamation is awarding $299,973 to the Crooked River Water Quality Partnership, in collaboration with the Deschutes River Conservancy.
The funding will help develop projects to reduce nutrient pollution in the watershed, enhancing water quality, according to a press release.
“A reliable, quality water supply is vital for Oregon’s communities, Tribes, farmers and ranchers, and for many iconic wildlife species to thrive,” Merkley said. “This WaterSMART funding will cement a new, diverse partnership in Central Oregon and fuel projects that lead to improved water quality for the wide array of folks who rely on the Lower Crook River Watershed.”
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Redmond Responds to Multiple Structure Fires
On July 5 at about 1:30am, Redmond Fire and Rescue was alerted to a possible structure fire in the 2100 block of NW Redwood Ave. When police arrived on the scene, they advised firefighters of two houses heavily involved in the fire.
When crews arrived, they were met with heavy fire on the exterior of a home, which was speeding to a second home. Firefighters worked to control the fire and confirmed that everyone escaped safely.
The fire was caused by the disposal of used fireworks into an area that contained combustibles, according to a press release.
—Julianna LaFollette
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58%
The percent of Deschutes County deaths among 10 to 17-year-olds that were suicides (years 2000 to 2020)
29%
The statewide average
19%
The national average
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“What we’re hearing anecdotally about Oregon’s program is that for those who’ve long used antidepressants, talk therapy and other modalities to manage their mental health needs without meaningful results, a single psilocybin session can jumpstart a renewed sense of hope.”
— Heidi Pendergast, Oregon director of the Healing Advocacy Fund. From the News story, “Psilocybin Therapy, One Year In.”
— From the Feature story, “A Global Movement Gains Ground in Bend-La Pine Schools”
This article appears in Source Weekly July 11, 2024.
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