A VIRTUAL BENEFIT FOR THE DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY We need your support more than ever after this difficult year. The Deschutes River Basin is facing a water crisis. A crisis we can do something about.…
Deschutes River Conservancy News
Save the Date: RiverFEST April 22, 2021
Circle your calendars for a fun hour celebrating the Deschutes Basin with us on Earth Day, April 22nd. We’ve got an amazing line up of creative experiences for you, along with some fun things to…
COID canal piping project improves water deliveries for Madras area farms, and improves Crooked River flows
Conservation project boosts flows up to 16%, reduces pumping costs, and improves Crooked River water quality.
Irrigation District Addresses Dry Conditions Through Water Leasing Pilot Program
Prineville farmers facing another year of drought have options this year to share water with others, as well as benefitting river flows. In the Prineville Valley, Ochoco Irrigation District plans a novel approach to meeting…
Snowpack and Water Supply Report – January 2021
If you’ve been up to the mountains lately, you’ve likely rejoiced in the fact that the snow is much better this year than last. To put some numbers to it, according to the NRCS…
Final Plans Approved for Ochoco Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has released a Final Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Ochoco Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project. NRCS has determined that the…
Funding to Benefit Oregon’s Rivers and Farmers Moving Through Legislation
Federal funding is coming to Oregon for streamflow and habitat restoration as well as water efficiency projects for local irrigation districts thanks to tireless work from Senator Merkley. This request is in the current Senate…
Deschutes River Conservancy Begins the Year with a New Executive Director, Kate Fitzpatrick
The Deschutes River Conservancy Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have completed the selection process for the next director of the organization. Current DRC Director of Operations, Kate Fitzpatrick was unanimously selected…
Thank you for your support, Mirror Pond Solutions!
2020 has been a difficult year for so many businesses and nonprofits. Despite these hardships, we are able to press on thanks to the generosity of foundations, local businesses and individual friends of the river.…