Upcoming Raise the Deschutes will discuss flows on the Crooked River and strategies for sustainable water use.
Press Releases
Support the Deschutes River by Becoming a 2024 RiverFeast Sponsor
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.
$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.
“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.
Direct2 Aviation Announces Donation Plan to Deschutes River Conservancy
Direct2 Aviation, a leader in charter aviation services, has announced an innovative partnership with the Deschutes River Conservancy, a Bend-based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring streamflow and improving water quality in Oregon’s Deschutes River Basin.
Guest Column: Oregon needs to invest in Deschutes water now
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.
Tickets Now on Sale for Deschutes River Conservancy’s RiverFeast Dinner & Auction
Anglers, paddlers, and river lovers of all stripes are invited to gather for RiverFeast, the Deschutes River Conservancy’s (DRC) upcoming gala fundraiser. Set to take place on May 4, 2023 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, the event promises an evening of celebration as guests learn about DRC’s latest restoration initiatives while enjoying a three-course dinner, signature cocktail, and fine wine.
Funding from FlyFisher Foundation Will Enhance Habitat for Wild Steelhead
BEND, Ore. – The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) announced today that flows in some of the most critical wild steelhead habitat will continue to be bolstered thanks to a grant from The Fly-Fisher Foundation (TFF),…
Fish Reintroduction and River Restoration in the Upper Deschutes to be topic of next ‘Raise the Deschutes’ Educational Seminar Series
Sixty years after the construction of the Pelton Round Butte Dam Complex, migrating salmon and Steelhead are returning to the Upper Deschutes Basin. Come learn about the history and ongoing restoration efforts to support these iconic fish species.