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Conservation Corner – Another Dam Bites the Dust
And another one gone, and another one gone and another one bites the dust, yeah! (lyrics to “Another One Bites the Dust” by John Deacon, Queen) Thanks to the diligence…
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Conservation Corner – Summer Steelhead Blues
This year’s Columbia River summer steelhead forecast looks grim. ODFW predicts “the 2023 combined preseason forecast for upriver summer steelhead (those destined for areas upstream of Bonneville Dam including…
Conservation Corner – Deschutes River Conservancy’s Trout Creek Project
Improving Deschutes Instream Water Flows The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has been working for over 27 years to improve streamflow in the Deschutes River Basin. Through our collaborative work with…
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Conseration Corner – Update on the Crooked River from WaterWatch
Keeping the Crooked River Flowing Editor’s Note: This message from WaterWatch Executive Director John DeVoe* was sent recently to Foundation President, John Pyrch. WaterWatch’s Crooked River Proposal was the recipient…
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Conservation Corner – Columbia River Basin Wild Steelhead Status in 2022
All of us are heartened by the increase in steelhead abundance after 2021. Many of us have enjoyed the opportunity to fish, float, hike, and camp on the Deschutes River…
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Conservation Corner – A Strong Voice for the Mighty Deschutes
Amy Hazel, “Second Mouth of the Deschutes,” Speaks Out on the State of Deschutes Water Quality Deschutes Angler co-owner and avid Deschutes supporter, Amy Hazel, was interviewed last month by…
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Conservation Corner – Setback for Wild Summer Steelhead on the North Umpqua
Just when we were infused with hope that the tides could turn on the downward spiral of the North Umpqua’s famed wild summer steelhead, another obstacle was thrown in…
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Conservation Corner – Let’s Help WaterWatch Take Down Lovelace Dam!
The Rogue River basin is scattered with obsolete dams, water diversions, and fish-blocking culverts. And for nearly 4 decades, WaterWatch has been doing something about it. They were instrumental in…
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Conservation Corner – Remembering A Conservation Icon
Last week we lost a true hero in Frank Moore. From his courageous service during WWII to his steadfast dedication to the North Umpqua River and its wild steelhead, Frank…
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