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Forest service clearing homeless camps in national forest
The US Forest Service has began work on a wildfire prevention project in Deschutes National Forest near Bend. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL ASSOCIATED PRESS ARTICLE HERE
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Oregon drought-free
Oregon is finally drought-free for the first time since fall of 2019. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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City of Bend ‘Turf Removal Rebate’ returns
The City of Bend has relaunched their ‘Turf Removal Rebate’ program. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Oregon salmon crisis
A drop in the salmon population has spurred Oregon lawmakers to seek a fishery disaster declaration. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Researchers discover massive aquifer under the Cascades
Researchers have discovered a massive aquifer beneath the Central Oregon Cascades. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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Levy proposed by Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
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.
CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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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Oregon to update groundwater laws
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) plans to update groundwater usage laws. Find out more here.
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EPA announces over $28 million for water line replacements
The EPA has announced Oregon will get over $28 million to replace lead service lines for cleaner water. Learn more here.
SEE THE KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Washington state is fighting to stop big bottled water
Washington is taking steps to prohibit big bottled water from extracting, bottling, and selling spring water. Hood River County paved the way. Learn more here.
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