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A River Runs Through Here

Water issues downriver in Jefferson County affect those upriver, too, impacting the economy, recreation and food

“Without water – no farms – no food.” With that simple statement, Jefferson County Commissioner Mae Huston emphasizes the importance of irrigation water for farms near Madras, in Jefferson County, where the seed industry, along with other crops, are the lifeblood of the rural community. Without adequate water supplies for farmers, she says the City […]

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Cast Your Rod

A roundup of regional summer lake fishing

When fishermen from around the world are traveling hundreds of miles for just a weekend—just a few days!—to fish Central Oregon’s famous lakes, really, driving 30 minutes doesn’t seem like that big of a deal. With postcard perfect backgrounds and diverse challenges, the lakes here are a fisherman’s playground. Crane Prairie Reservoir The Deschutes River […]

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