If you are eager to see more water restored instream in Tumalo Creek, come learn about and support Tumalo Irrigation District’s (TID) efforts to modernize its water delivery system. TID’s long-term piping plan proposes to…
Tag: Streamflow Restoration
Making the connection between modernizing agriculture and restoring the Deschutes
Last night, the Coalition for the Deschutes and the Farmer’s Conservation Alliance (FCA) presented to an audience of about 50 people at the downtown branch of the Deschutes Public Library. FCA helped community members understand…
Restoring the Deschutes River, preserving the Oregon spotted frog
We all know that rivers need water. Here, in the Deschutes Basin, we are fortunate to have an abundant supply of water from an extraordinary spring-fed river, but today the use of that water is…
A fisherman’s perspective on the Deschutes River
Talk a little about your guiding business. I started Deep Canyon Outfitters in 2009 after working with another outfitter for 4 years, and before that, yet another outfitter for 3 years. In total I have…
Irrigation districts share water for mutual gain
Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) is in the process of piping almost one mile of their I-Lateral canal, located near the Alfalfa Store & Feed. The conserved water from this project will be transferred to…
Whychus Creek: A unique restoration opportunity
Whychus Creek tumbles down the east slopes of the Cascade Mountains, through the City of Sisters, and into the Deschutes River. For over a century, summer irrigation demands far exceeded water supply meaning parts of…
Salmon and Steelhead Benefit from Longterm Funding in Central Oregon
The Deschutes River Conservancy recently hosted a project tour for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Bonneville Power Administration, primary funders that have been integral in shaping our conservation efforts for the past 10…