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Bend Cave Controversy

Cave climbing is growing as a recreational sport, but those who seek to preserve these geologic wonders worry that this seemingly innocent activity is causing irreparable damage to the cave's surface. The caves in Bend, Oregon are a fragile legacy of a very violent volcanic age. In order to ensure their existence for appreciation by future generations, recreational cave-goers may be required to cooperate with preservationist efforts.

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Monument High School Research

High school students from Monument, in Northeast Oregon, collect water quality data for school credit. Their measurements are used by government agencies, as well.

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Beekeepers

They do more than make honey. Bees are crucial to the cherry, pear and apple orchards of the Hood River Valley. Professional beekeepers in Oregon rent the use of their bees to farmers as far away as California.

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