In all the fuss about dredging Mirror Pond, I am surprised no one has suggested using the Deschutes River to do the work of removing the silt from the pond. The river brought it there so why not let ...

I believe there are no choices regarding the future of Mirror Pond; the silt must be removed. Here’s why: 1.) Whether the dam is removed or not, the silt cannot be flushed downriver; 2.) Letting the ...

The Lions Club pond in Sturgis received a makeover last week. The city of Sturgis parks department worked on draining the pond and removing all of the silt that had accumulated at the bottom of the ...

Prattville's iconic millpond has been temporarily drained for dam repairs and Spillway Park improvements. The draining allows for levee repair, debris removal, and potential future silt removal. The ...

Efforts are underway to protect a much-loved beauty spot from silting up and seeing its character changed forever.