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…
Deschutes River Conservancy News
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.…
Breaking Ground on Water Conservation
Central Oregon Irrigation District has broken ground on their next large-scale piping project. This project is a key component of the basin-wide efforts to restore flow in the Upper Deschutes River. In their release below,…
Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan: Advancing Positive Changes for All
The Upper Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan provides an important foundation of flow restoration for the Deschutes Basin including the Upper Deschutes River, Whychus Creek and the lower Crooked River. The plan is specific to mitigating water…
Why are Middle Deschutes flows so low in the fall?
You’ve probably noticed that flows in the Deschutes River are dropping above and below Bend. Flows in the Middle Deschutes have dropped substantially. This is the section of the river that runs downstream from Bend…
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.
New Program Aims to Increase On-farm Irrigation Efficiencies and Conserve Water
At a time when Central Oregon’s water resources are being stretched further than ever, improving on-farm efficiencies has great potential to conserve water in a way that is beneficial to all users and the region.
Public Comments Sought for Ochoco Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project
Flows in the Crooked River and its tributary, McKay Creek, will be increased as a part of Ochoco Irrigation District’s watershed improvement plan. The plan is out for public comment until September 30th.
Notes from the Field – Spawning Steelhead Get a Helping Hand in Trout Creek
An agreement with a Crooked River area landowner is restoring flows to Trout Creek. Nearly one third of all wild steelhead returning to the Basin use this reach to spawn, making Trout Creek a critical tributary to the Crooked River Basin.