The Central Oregon Irrigation District will begin making the transition to shut down water flow on Sept. 15. Find out more about it here.

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Two local reservoirs have been issued algae advisories. Algae can be fatal to dogs and eating fish caught from these areas is not advised. Learn more about the advisory here.

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The US Forest Service has began work on a wildfire prevention project in Deschutes National Forest near Bend. Learn more about it here.

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Oregon is finally drought-free for the first time since fall of 2019. Learn more here.

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The City of Bend has relaunched their ‘Turf Removal Rebate’ program. Learn more about it here.

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A drop in the salmon population has spurred Oregon lawmakers to seek a fishery disaster declaration. Learn more here.

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Researchers have discovered a massive aquifer beneath the Central Oregon Cascades. Learn more here.

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The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District asks voters to pass a levy to help homeowners mitigate fire risk as well as other water conservation services. Learn more about the levy here.

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Proposed Measure #9-176: Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District

“DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has placed Measure #9-176 on the November 5, 2024, ballot, asking voters to approve a permanent tax rate limit of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If approved, the measure would provide a stable funding source for the District’s conservation projects and services across Deschutes County.”

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The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) plans to update groundwater usage laws. Find out more here.

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The EPA has announced Oregon will get over $28 million to replace lead service lines for cleaner water. Learn more here.

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