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River Democracy

How 4,700 miles of Oregon waterways got nominated for Wild and Scenic River designation
Avatar photo by K.M. Collins

Rivers are a big economic engine that float our entire state. During the last session of Congress, more of Oregon’s rivers were given Wild and Scenic designation—meaning more protection for these precious waterways. Riding that tide, now Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is going to bat to further increase protected mileage with the River Democracy Act—and […]

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Water is Life

…for people, fish, farms and other creatures of the High Desert
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Our Creek in WinterTodd Creek, Oregon By Katrina Hays The beargrass is gone The aspen has shed summer The creek dreams in narrow motion under a riven blanket of ice The air you raised your face into is not here That water long since passed What was is no more Suppose nothing changed Suppose we […]

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Source Weekly Update Podcast 5/30/2019

Afterschool Scramble. Foundry Four. Wild & Scenic Paddler. In Podcast Form.
Bron Wickum

The Source Weekly Update podcast! Tune in to hear about the afterschool scramble, Foundry Four and the wild scenic paddler. From our May 30, 2019 edition. WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR Tunein: https://bit.ly/2JmkRww Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2LRpX6c Google Play: https://bit.ly/2EHk31v 

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Improving Whychus Creek

Work aimed at improving fish spawning will include limiting human access to portions of the creek
Jaclyn Brandt

With growth around Central Oregon, wilderness areas tend to see an increase in traffic from humans. To reduce that human impact, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council works to protect many of the waterways along the Deschutes River. 

 One of those projects is the Whychus Creek Management Plan, which UDWC has been working on for […]

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School’s (almost) out for the summer!

Here’s where to send your kids for free fun and food
Danielle Meyers

What are you supposed to do with your kids and all their free time? How about something free!? Bend offers so many fun activities for kids and their parents this summer. Here’s where to start. Free Lunch For many, kids’ school meals are a substantial part of their day—so why should it be any different in […]

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New Rental Outfit for Shuttling along the Deschutes

Tumalo Creek will take over for Sun Country Tours in May
Chris Miller

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, the Bend and Sunriver-based rental, tour and retail shop was just awarded the contract for concessions operations at Riverbend Park—where inner tube and paddleboard rentals happen—from the Bend Park & Recreation District. According to Julie Brown, BPRD’s communications and community manager, the District reached out for proposals because it intends […]

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Wet, Wet Spring

Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

Local photographer Hames Ellerbe takes along the rivers of Oregon with these spring stoke photos. Check out his wet walks with fellow hiker Kate Price. See more of Ellerbe’s work on Instagram @hamesellerbe, or on his website, hamesellerbe.com.

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Upper Deschutes Watershed Council River Clean-up

Hayley Jo Murphy

While we have been busy wringing our hands about the river trash, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council has been busy doing something about it. The local river stewards coordinate the annual Deschutes River Clean-up, and Kolleen Miller, the group’s Education Director, confirms that, “We have watched the problem increase exponentially over the past six years. Last […]

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Go Here 5/11-5/18

Brian Jennings

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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