Dirty Freehub podcast host Chris Kutach has interviewed Jacob Kimiecik about the Deschutes River Conservancy’s mission as well as their work on McKay Creek to give their audience a strong connection to the area.
Deschutes River Conservancy News
2022 FALL FISH RESCUE AT LAVA ISLAND
Calling for volunteers with experience handling fish to help relocate stranded fish as flows in the river drop for storage season.
Cascade Views Podcast – Protecting the Deschutes River Basin
On this episode of Cascade Views, Sipe sits down with the DRC’s Kate Fitzpatrick to discuss water, the DRC’s mission, and the role of the Deschutes River Conservancy in the Deschutes River Basin and Central Oregon community.
700 Adult Chinook Salmon Are Moving into the Upper Basin
PGE has reported that 700 Spring Chinook have passed through the complex into the upper basin, a sharp increase from 180 Chinook last year. The is cause for celebration in the journey to help restore habitat, passage, and streamflow in the basin.
Notes From the Field – 28th Annual Fisheries Workshop
DRC Intern, Angie Huber recently attended the Deschutes Basin’s 28th Annual Fisheries Workshop hosted by PGE and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Here’s what she learned.
Notes from the Field – Senator Merkley Commemorates Milestone for Three Sisters Irrigation
TSID celebrated 25 years of conservation efforts with a ribbon cutting on their latest hydroelectric project. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Robert Bonnie, an undersecretary at the US Department of Agriculture attended in support of the anniversary.
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Instream Rivers Act
Did you know that permanently protecting flows in Oregon’s rivers wasn’t always possible? Today is the 35th anniversary of Oregon’s Instream Water Act. Thanks to this forward-thinking act, Oregon has become a leader in voluntary streamflow restoration.
Notes From the Field – Collaborative Team Meeting With COID
Recently, the Deschutes River Conservancy engaged in a collaborative meeting with the Freshwater Trust, Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID), Bureau of Reclamation, and AMP Insights in a two-part trip to discuss upcoming projects and explore current job sites.
Notes from the Field – A Trip to Boundless Farmstead
This past April, the DRC was presented with the opportunity to visit Boundless Farmstead, a 20-acre farm just east of Bend in Alfalfa, Oregon. The farm is owned and operated by Megan and David Kellner-Rode, both of whom are committed to growing the best quality crop with sustainable and waste-reducing strategies in mind.