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).
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Volunteer Opportunity: 2020 Fall Fish Rescue
Calling for volunteers to help relocate stranded fish as flows in the river drop for storage season! The event is projected to be between October 5th to October 12th, but as details are made clear we will update volunteers.
Federal Funding for Water Conservation in Central Oregon
Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate’s Agriculture Appropriations Committee, has been working hard to secure funding for Central Oregon. A bill that includes a $25 million increase for the Watershed and Flood…
Our focus reaches for 2017: Upper Deschutes, McKay Creek and Whychus Creek
McKay Creek Upper Deschutes River The Basin Study Work Group is a basin wide collaborative working to restore flows in critical reaches such as the Upper Deschutes for the past 2 years. This year, the group…
Three 2016 River Successes You Need to Know About
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…
“Together we can do great things,” says DRC Exec. Dir. Tod Heisler
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…
Water planning for the future: what does it look like?
Whychus Creek will flow this summer, revealing both promise and a challenge. For nearly 20 years, the DRC has partnered with local water interests to collaboratively restore flows in our rivers and streams. This approach…