The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) is pleased to announce the return of its annual RiverFeast Dinner and Auction on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at the scenic Unitarian Universal Fellowship of Central Oregon. As we gear up for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and spirited auctions, we extend an invitation to local and national businesses to join us as event sponsors.
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.
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.
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.
Despite the recent rain, the Deschutes Basin has experienced several years of extreme and extended drought, exacerbating long-standing water supply issues. Rivers such as the Deschutes and Crooked don’t have the water they need.
The Deschutes County Commission has approved an additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investment of $1.45 million for an On-Farm Efficiency Water Conservation Investment project. “The money couldn’t come at a better time as Central Oregon endures another year of extreme drought,” Fitzpatrick concluded. “Impacts are being felt in every stream and every irrigation district throughout the Deschutes Basin.”
Let me paint a picture of the summer of 1977 in Sisters, Oregon. The population was less than 700 people, many of whom were farmers. A drought had devastated the snowpack in the Cascades,…
The current water report from Oregon Water Resources Department Region Manager, Kyle Gorman The Water Year so far has been a remarkable improvement from last year. Although, the reservoirs are still showing some lingering effects…
