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Yakima Basin canals could generate electricity

  • KATE PRENGAMAN, Yakima Herald-Republic
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SELAH, Wash. (AP) — Farmers across the Yakima Basin depend on a network of canals to deliver water for their crops. Now, scientists believe the canals could provide another resource to the region: renewable energy.

Historic Central Oregon canals worth a wander
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Historic Central Oregon canals worth a wander

  • ALANDRA JOHNSON, The (Bend) Bulletin
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BEND (AP) — A few weeks ago — and in much warmer weather — my husband and I set out to explore a new-to-us nature spot called Cline Buttes Recreation Area. We wanted to explore a particular section of Cline Buttes, dedicated to preserving historic canals. Due to some confusing signs and probably a bit of user error, we started on the wrong path and never stepped foot on the trails of the historic canal area.