In late October, 2011, the White Salmon River in Washington flowed again as the nearly 100-year-old Condit Dam was disabled with explosives. See this spectacular video of the dam’s lake draining, and find out how the end result is affecting habitat for salmon spawning. Further dam demolition is scheduled in 2012. The event was a significant milestone for river restoration and dam removal nationwide. This video is by Andy Maser.
Condit Dam Removal
On Wednesday October 26th, 2011, Condit Dam on the White Salmon River was dramatically breached with explosives. This was the first step in a year-long project to remove the 100 year-old dam and restore spawning habitat for threatened salmon. This video is by Andy Maser.
Board Meeting Notes: February 9, 2012
February Old Bend Neighborhood Board Meeting:
Present: Jan Gifford, John Kelly, Ken Cooper, Mark Weers, Spencer Dahl, and Brett Yost
Absent: Julio Lindsay, Bob Almquist
Guests: Michael Colanders, Greg Gifford, Dave Hakenson
Mirror Pond Update:
Guest, Michael McClandress, former project coordinator for the Mirror Pond Sedimentation Project, gave the board a brief history of previous and current efforts to find a solution to the Mirror Pond sedimentation problem.
See the OBNA and 2030 websites for articles discussing Mirror Pond.
Spencer Dahl moved that OBNA will not take a formal position on a solution to the Mirror Pond issue until the Public has received more information regarding all of the possible alternatives. Second by John Kelly
The Vote:
In Favor: Kelly, Dahl, Gifford, Weers, Cooper
Opposed:
Abstain: Yost
John Kelly, Spencer Dahl and Bob Almquist will write a letter to the editor encouraging the Mirror Pond Steering Committee to provide the public with information regarding the possible alternatives before they ask whether the public is in favor of pursuing a bond or tax district. Michael McClandress has offered to assist if needed.
Old Bend Newsletter results: Spencer reported that about 50 out 100 emails bounced back. We had three cancel subscription and one new subscription.
The website looks great and continues to evolve.
Next month’s meeting: March 8 at 6:00 PM. McMenamins?
I noticed that many of the Associations post: “The Board typically meets the second Thursday of the month between 6:00 PM and 7:30. Meetings are open to the public but please contact the chair for location and agenda.”
I also note that Board minutes are brief.
Agenda Item for next month: Published announcement of Board Meetings, Format of Board Minutes.
Bend Public Transit Plan Issues/Opportunities Map
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Please use the map to identify issues and/or opportunities for or related to transit in Bend, including walking, bicycling, getting dropped off, or driving to/from a bus stop. (Instructions to identify information is provided on the Google map application.)
Bend Public Transit Survey
The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization has just kicked off a Public Transit Plan for the city of Bend and would like to obtain input from you.
Complete a survey and be entered to win one of two $50 gift cards, gift certificates generously donated by the Old Mill District and the Downtown Bend Business Association, or bus passes.
Winners will be selected from surveys completed by March 9, 2012.
Take the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BendTransitSurvey
If you have questions about the survey, or for more information about the project, please review this project website or email tdeke@ci.bend.or.us. Thank you for your interest in shaping the future of public transit in Bend.
Note: This survey is intended for people who reside, work, OR attend school/college in Bend.
For the purposes of this survey, “Bend” refers to the city of Bend and nearby unincorporated areas such as Deschutes River Woods.
The questionnaire should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
All responses are confidential and will only be reported in aggregate. Submission of the completed questionnaire will be interpreted as your informed consent to participate and that you affirm that you are at least 16 years of age.