Above is a graph of flows in the Middle Deschutes below the North Canal Dam in Bend. A “stock run” by Central Oregon Irrigation District dropped flows significantly in just 10 hours. I understand that stock animals need water, but why not slowly drop the river to lessen impact on fish? Of course, I have been complaining about this for years and gotten nowhere. Unfortunately, I don’t expect irrigators to actually start caring about aquatic ecosystems any time soon regardless of their statements otherwise.