OSU research looks at importance of large wood in streams for land-based animals
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Land managers have invested millions of dollars annually since the 1980s to place large pieces of wood back in streams,…
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City of Bend adding incentives — and penalties — to address issues with Bird e-bikes being left around town
One month in, Bend’s new Bird electric bike rental program has seen success, but not without some complaints about them being left scattered around…
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OSU team places second in Dept. of Energy Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
A group of Oregon State University students placed second out of 17 teams representing five countries in the Department of Energy’s 2022 Marine…
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Report: Fires, heat waves cause ‘climate anxiety’ in youth
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials say the impacts of climate change, including more…
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As Knott Landfill nears capacity, Deschutes County considers criteria to evaluate potential new sites
On Monday, Deschutes County commissioners will review and discuss proposed criteria to help evaluate potential locations for the county’s new solid…
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Oregon DEQ seeks people interested in serving on new climate Equity Advisory Committee
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking people from across the state to be part of a new Equity Advisory…
Continue Reading Replacing benefits of Snake River dams would cost billions
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The benefits provided by four giant hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River in…
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Warm Springs awarded $25 million in federal funds to address long-standing water system issues
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are set to receive about $25 million in federal funds to tackle the reservation’s long-standing water issues,…
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Low water levels mean some boat docks won’t be installed at East Lake, Crescent Lake, Wickiup Reservoir
As a result of low water levels at East Lake, Crescent Lake and Wickiup Reservoir, the Forest Service said Friday it will not be installing a number…
Continue Reading Orcas’ newest member of southern resident J Pod is female
SEATTLE (AP) — Researchers say the newest member of a group of endangered southern resident orcas is a female. The Center for Whale Research says…
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Oregon Zoo, partners return endangered turtles to the wild in Columbia Gorge
Summer came early last week for 23 northwestern pond turtles reared at the Oregon Zoo in Portland. With the help of volunteers, wildlife officials…
Continue Reading Judge orders US to decide if wolverines need protection
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge has given U.S. wildlife officials 18 months to decide if wolverines should…
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Fishing closures planned for Deschutes River this summer, to protect steelhead; trout fishing to remain open
With another low run of summer steelhead forecast, angling closures for steelhead, bass and salmon will be in effect for parts of the Deschutes River…
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Bend ‘Let’s Pull Together’ event brings volunteers to pull weeds, remove litter, plant native pollinators
The annual event ‘let’s pull together’ happened Saturday morning at Brooks Park in Bend, as well as other locations. People put on their gloves…
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Gov. Brown signs Private Forest Accord legislation to ‘strike the right balance’ on protection, jobs
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday signed the bipartisan Private Forest Accord package, Senate Bills 1501 and 1502 and House Bill 4055, at the World…
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Pilot project will add electric vehicle chargers at 8 state parks, including Cove Palisades, Prineville Reservoir
Electric vehicle charging is coming to the Oregon State Park system. Starting this summer and over the next year, Level 2 EV chargers will be…
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Think Wild offers some tips on what to do if you find baby wildlife alone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — Springtime gives birth to an abundance of baby wildlife here in Central Oregon, which means residents and visitors are more…
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You can watch a pair of nesting golden eagles, and their eaglet, live at Whychus Creek in Sisters
The East Cascades Audubon Society has a golden eagle camera project with a website where viewers can watch a live camera and past recorded activities…
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Forest Service seeks public comments on nearly 26,000-acre Cabin Butte forest treatment project SE of Bend
The U.S. Forest Service opened a 30-day public comment period Friday for a draft environmental assessment on the nearly 26,000-acre Cabin Butte…
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SW Bend neighborhood groups band together in bid to ‘save Deschutes South Canyon’ as a park — not housing
Southern Bend residents represented by several neighborhood associations say they fear they may lose the use of land they enjoy — the Deschutes…
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