The Development of Irrigation in Central Oregon
Saunders Memorial Lecture Series --Thursday October 12, 2023 - 6:30PM - (Doors open at 6:15) - Admission is Free
Water for a Thirsty Land
with Steve Lent, Historian & Author
Using historic photos and narrative, historian Steve Lent will show the development of the irrigation projects in Central Oregon and the impact it had on use of the land and water that allowed a major farming boom in the region.
Today there are many water issues that have led to conflicting use of the water including farming, fisheries maintenance, endangered species, and recreation issues. Continued drought has resulted in a depletion of the once abundant water in the region and an exploding population boom has led to many water use conflicts.
Steve Lent, native of Prineville, has a keen interest in local history and has avidly researched the past of central Oregon and re-photographed rare photos for the Bowman Museum. He has published books on Central Oregon Place Names and the photographic history of our area. In 2001, he was awarded a commendation award from the National Association of State and Local History for contributions to local history. He is a member of the Western Writers of America.
Come learn about the Development of Irrigation in Central Oregon at Bowman Museum! Admission is Free- more information 541-447-3715