Tara Langston has recently left the Deschutes River Conservancy to pursue a new professional path after contributing nine valuable years to our efforts. Her departure marks a significant transition; while we’re sad to see her go, we’re also optimistic about what the future holds for her.
This article outlines our efforts at the Deschutes River Conservancy in Oregon to revitalize streamflow and enhance water quality in the Deschutes River basin. It highlights our collaborations with diverse stakeholders and the significant impact our conservation initiatives have on local ecosystems and communities.
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.
The River teaches many lessons. Impermanence and change are constant-from day to day, season to season, and year to year. The angler is aware of this and knows they must be flexible and adapt to these changing conditions if they are to be successful in their pursuit. I have been extremely fortunate to have spent so much of my life on the water, listening to these lessons.
Many people have made significant contributions to the Deschutes Basin, helping to keep our region the special place it is today. We’d like to introduce you to two such people.
We are here because we love the Deschutes River. Our local rivers give life to an otherwise arid, high desert climate. No matter who we are, we are all connected to the river, and…
From the Desk of the Executive Director, Tod Heisler This year has been unpredictable for many reasons. Water supply, climate change and politics have all been top of mind. As we enter uncertain times, it…
July was hot; the hottest month on record according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Combine that with an unusually warm winter, dismally low snowpack and drought declaration in 90% of Oregon and…
The Deschutes River Conservancy wishes longtime staff member, Scott McCaulou, the best of luck in his new position as the Program Director of the Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program at the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation in Portland.…
