Recent events in the United States are a reminder to us at the Deschutes River Conservancy of the deep inequities and racism in our nation. We stand with those who speak out against these and other injustices. The staff and...
Deschutes River Conservancy News
In the Western United States, the availability of water has become a serious concern for many communities and rural areas. Central Oregon is no exception. From river to river, situations are different depending on the water source, geology, and demand....
Now finalized, the Rogers Lateral Pipeline Project Between Cooley and Tumalo Roads is Already Boosting River Flows BEND, OR, May 1, 2020— Swalley Irrigation District, one of the leading districts charging forward to modernize its irrigation system in Central Oregon,...
Thank you for helping us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day this week by sending in your reasons you love the Deschutes Basin. As promised, here they are! 50+ Reasons We Love The Deschutes Favorite fishing spots throughout the...
Spring has sprung and canals all over Central Oregon are filling with water diverted from local rivers and streams. Over 700 miles of canals will carry this water throughout the region’s irrigated lands bringing back life after a frozen winter....
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service have released the Draft Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (Plan) and associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and they are now available for public comment. The Plan was developed...
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 Prevention Operations was just unanimously...
Project Update: Kelsey, our Project Coordinator, spent a couple days collecting macroinvertebrates in McKay Creek before the McKay Creek Switch Project goes into construction. This data collection will occur before and after the Switch to help us determine how increased flows have...
The Deschutes River Conservancy is this year's beneficiary of the Deschutes Dash Multi-Sport Event on July 14th. Racers will have the option to make a donation when signing up and part of the proceeds from the race will benefit the DRC's mission...
"Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world's great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of those rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the...