The Pelton Fund was created by Portland General Electric Company (PGE) and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to protect and enhance habitat for salmon and steelhead being reintroduced above the Pelton Round Butte Project.…
Month: September 2012
Fly-fishing festival set for Sunriver
The inaugural Fly Fishing Festival at Sunriver is a new event inspired by an old event.
Bowman pitch to Senate committee
Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden continued to push for legislation that would rework the allocation of water behind the Prineville Reservoir, during a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
The Deschutes Brewery launches the Deschutes River Recordings to benefit the Deschutes River
Eric D. Johnson sings “Ballad of Easy Rider” on the banks of the Deschutes River. The first in a series of Deschutes River Recordings produced by the Deschutes Brewery. Here at Deschutes River Conservancy,…
Brewery unveils music project
Indie music fans and river conservationists have cause to celebrate — together. Deschutes Brewery has unveiled a series of river-inspired songs performed by indie artists, and the first song is now available online.
Researchers consider Deschutes
Researchers at three national scientific laboratories have teamed up with state water experts, environmentalists and local irrigation officials to study how to increase hydropower generation in the region while still providing enough water for farmers, ranchers and fish.
Parks money not a top priority in bad economy
This economic recession is the worst and is lasting longer than most people thought. Much worse than the recession in 1978-1981+.
Canal power moving forward
The Three Sisters Irrigation District is moving forward with planning for a project to generate hydroelectric power at Watson Reservoir.
Volunteer Opportunity with the Deschutes River Conservancy
We are looking for 6 volunteers to help pull weeds and and to learn about river restoration with a project tour. Dates: Two events on Friday, September 7th and 14th. Chose one or both. Time:…