The Three Sisters Irrigation District On-Farm and Renewable Energy Project is a multi-partner initiative in Central Oregon that modernizes traditional irrigation methods to conserve water, reduce energy use, and improve ecological sustainability, transforming local farming practices in the face of persistent drought and climate change.
Direct2 Aviation, a leader in charter aviation services, has announced an innovative partnership with the Deschutes River Conservancy, a Bend-based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring streamflow and improving water quality in Oregon’s Deschutes River Basin.
On August 4th, 2023 DRC staff took the opportunity to visit a project property and Whychus Creek, which have both transformed over the past 2 decades. The property in Sisters transferred water instream in Whychus Creek over 10 years ago.
Sarah Ross, DRC’s PGE Project Zero Communications Intern, recently joined DRC staff and community members on our Raise the Deschutes Farm Tour. Click to read about her her enriching experience.
The 29th annual PGE Fisheries Workshop recently took place, bringing together a wide range of experts to share their knowledge on fish reintroduction programs and restoration projects in the Deschutes Basin. Here are five things we learned.
Help Keep More Water In Trout Creek The Wild Steelhead Coalition has generously offered its support by making a direct donation to the Deschutes River Conservancy to support our work in Trout Creek as well…
Deschutes River Conservancy welcomes Sarah Ross, our 2023 Portland General Electric (PGE) Project Zero Intern. Project Zero connects young adults to the “Green Sector’ through summertime work placements in the Portland area and in Central Oregon.
Join the DRC on July 12th from 4-6 p.m. at the Fox Hollow Ranch for an on-farm tour given by the Richards family and a picnic provided by DRC staff.
In the wake of several years of below-average snowfall and persistent “exceptional drought” classifications, Central Oregon is back to experiencing a typical snowpack (compared to historic records).