Deschutes River
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Bend’s Mirror Pond to shrink again for construction
The Deschutes River through Bend will look unusually low again this fall and winter
Loot the Deschutes offers lost and found on Bend’s high-traffic river
In Central Oregon, roughly 250,000 people float the Deschutes River through Bend each summer. Many lose belongings along the way. But, thanks to local divers, some sunk items are finding their way home.
Science & Environment
To keep the Deschutes River clean, ‘Two-ply’ goes on ‘Poo Patrol’
For those who have to answer the call of nature while boating down the Deschutes, Jerry Christensen’s work to clean and maintain the bathroom facilities is much appreciated. He’s even become a bit of a local celebrity for his work, earning the nickname “Two-ply.”
Science & Environment
Tug of water: Plan restores flows to Upper Deschutes but may fall short for threatened species
Frogs and fish in the Upper Deschutes River will get more water in the winter, but it may not be enough to protect them.
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The Unexamined River Isn't Worth Fishing
Fly-fishing expert Amy Hazel shows us how much we don't know about the sport and how hard it would be to learn.