The Old Bend Neighborhood Association’s Unofficial Mirror Pond Survey can be found here.
Mirror Pond Management Team
The Mirror Pond Management Team digs into the problem of silt buildup in Bend’s iconic Mirror Pond and looks at different ways to mitigate the changing environment.
Original posting: September 22, 2009
More information can be found at Mirror Pond Management Board.
Neighborhood Associations
Condit Dam Removal Explained
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.