Breach of Lower Snake River dams will aid recovery of native fish, new study says
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A team of scientists, including one from Oregon State University, concluded in a recent paper that breaching four dams in…
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There’s no doubt that drought stresses fish and wildlife out — so says ODFW’s animated ‘singing trout’
When in drought, fish and wildlife are stressed out. Ongoing drought conditions can take a toll on Oregon’s fish and…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend sets Monday open house, Q&A session on proposed Home Energy Score program
The city of Bend is holding an open house and question-and-answer session about the proposed Home Energy Score Program at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 1,…
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Gov. Brown declares heat-related state of emergency in 25 counties, including Central Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in 25 Oregon counties, from July 25-31, to ensure additional resources are available to…
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C.O. LandWatch hails LCDC passage of ‘climate-friendly and equitable communities’ rules
More climate-friendly and equitable communities are ahead for Oregon’s eight largest metropolitan areas, including Bend, Central Oregon LandWatch…
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C.O. faces ‘excessive heat watch’; Pacific Power urges taking care to prepare for heat wave
With daily high temperatures forecast to be near or above the 100-degree mark next week across much of the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Power said…
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New monthly ‘Raise the Deschutes’ seminars offer opportunity to learn about water in Deschutes Basin
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy, in concert with many of its local partners, is launching the Raise the Deschutes Seminar…
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New wolf family found near Klamath-Deschutes county line; adult, 5 pups caught on trail camera
– A trail camera captured a photo of an adult wolf and five pups on the Fourth of July, prompting the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to…
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Crump Lake in Lake County to remain closed to public access amid drought, low water levels
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of State Lands announced Tuesday that Crump Lake in Lake County will remain closed to public access…
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75 Oregon organizations express support for River Democracy Act to declare more Wild and Scenic waterways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 75 organizations across Oregon have released a letter in support of the River Democracy Act (Senate Bill 192), introduced in…
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US solicits help as it defines old growth and mature forests
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials on Thursday solicited outside help as they craft definitions of old growth and mature…
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OSU researchers develop computer model to predict whether a pesticide will harm bees
Researchers at the Oregon State University College of Engineering have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to help protect bees from…
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Oregon DEQ releases new tool to broaden public access to water quality data
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has released a new online tool that will give the public greater access to water quality monitoring…
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White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams…
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City of Bend seeks public input on proposed Home Energy Score program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is considering a Home Energy Score Program to improve transparency around the energy cost of homes and…
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Destructive forest pest, the emerald ash borer, arrives in Oregon; public asked to report sightings
On June 30, Dominic Maze, an invasive species biologist for the City of Portland, was waiting outside a summer camp in Forest Grove to pick up his…
Continue ReadingThreatened wild bees get help from Washington researchers
By NICHOLAS TURNER The Seattle Times OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST, Wash. (AP) — Few creatures exist closer to the front lines of climate…
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OSU ecologists: carbon conservation work would be aided by highlighting threatened forest primates
Efforts to conserve the carbon stored in tropical forests would be enhanced by linking the work to the charismatic, threatened primates that live…
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COCC abuzz over national ‘Bee Campus USA’ designation
Central Oregon Community College earlier this year was named a Tree Campus USA — and now it’s been designated a Bee Campus USA as…
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OSU study: Birds warned of food shortages by nearby birds change physiology, behavior to prepare
Songbirds learning from nearby birds that food supplies might be growing short respond by changing their physiology, as well as their behavior,…
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