Meet Lisa Seales, our Program Manager! We sat down with Lisa to hear more about her work which includes DRC’s On-Farm Program, the Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative, and our Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series! Read the full Staff Spotlight Q&A article here!
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$12.2 Million in State Funding Awarded for Deschutes Basin Water Conservation & Flow Restoration Projects ›
On behalf of the Deschutes Basin, the Deschutes River Conservancy is pleased to announce the allocation of significant grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) for four pivotal water conservation projects in Central Oregon.
Staff Spotlight: Ben Kittell – Development and Communications Coordinator ›
Get to know Ben Kittell, our Development and Communications Coordinator, as we delve into his background in Environmental Communications, and his decade-long dedication to fly-fishing and Central Oregon’s rivers – read more here in Staff Spotlight Q&A article!
Staff Spotlight: Tara Langston – Director of Finance and Administration ›
Get to know Tara Langston, our Director of Finance and Administration, as she shares insights from her background in financial statement auditing and diverse accounting roles in our Staff Spotlight Q&A article – learn more about her impactful work at the DRC!
Staff Spotlight: Jim Bond – Program Director ›
Gain insights from Jim Bond, our Programs Director, as he shares his rich experience in habitat restoration, water quality, and forest health issues across different regions, making a significant impact on water conservation. Read the full Staff Spotlight Q&A article here!
Collaborative Efforts in Focus: Deschutes Basin Hosts Joint Water Caucus for Insightful Water Management Tour ›
Discussions centered on how the state can aid regions in enhancing water management and the best ways for basins to collaborate with the state. We extend our gratitude to everyone who took the time to explore the Deschutes with us, and we eagerly anticipate our continued partnership!
Staff Spotlight: Marisa Hossick – Communications Director ›
We had the pleasure to sit down with Marisa Hossick, our Communications Director, to learn more about her role at the DRC. Marisa oversees all things communications including storytelling, graphics, design, photography, filmmaking, and event planning. Read the full Q&A article to get to know her!
Dec 13 – IS THE DROUGHT OVER? COMPARING THE DESCHUTES AND CROOKED RIVERS ›
Is the drought over? Comparing the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. Despite the nearly average precipitation last year, the drought persists. Learn how hydrology and geology affect these two rivers in completely different ways.
“RAISE THE DESCHUTES” SEMINAR SERIES RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON EXPANDING ACROSS CENTRAL OREGON ›
The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) is excited to announce the return of the ‘Raise the Deschutes’ seminar series for its second season starting this November. This season promises to be even more expansive, reaching communities throughout Central Oregon, all made possible in part due to a generous grant from the Roundhouse Foundation.