It’s mid-March and the sound of shoveling show has been replaced by the sound of melting snow. As we are finishing slushing through our daily lives, it’s easy to think that these past late-season snowstorms have…
Deschutes River Conservancy News
The DRC mourns the loss of a dear friend and founding partner, Jody Calica
We at the DRC and all who care about the health of the rivers in the Deschutes Basin are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Jody Calica. As a member of…
Basin welcomes millions for infrastructure improvements to put water instream
Senator Merkley has led efforts to secure millions for a federal funding program which will allow irrigation districts to make long-needed infrastructure upgrades that will ultimately benefit local rivers and streams. Basin partners met today…
Choose Your Own Adventure Raffle at RiverFeast
Only 100 tickets will be sold for this exciting raffle at RiverFeast this year. One lucky winner will choose from one of these three amazing adventures. Which would you choose? Buy your tickets today! Begin…
Water Leasing Program supporting the Middle Deschutes River Receives 10-Year Pledge of Support
The Deschutes River Joins a List of U.S. Rivers to Receive Funding through Intel’s Commitment to Restore 100% of Global Water Use by 2025 The Deschutes River Conservancy’s (DRC) Water Leasing Program has just secured…
Meager snowfall this winter has left the question in our minds: What’s in store for water supply this year?
After a near-complete drawdown of Wickiup Reservoir last fall and a snowpack that has been well below average so far this winter, water managers are not optimistic about filling the reservoir and having a full…
RiverFeast Announces New Title Sponsorship from Brooks Resources
Brooks Resources proudly presents the 12th Annual RiverFeast Dinner & Auction to benefit the Deschutes River Conservancy on Saturday, May 11th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon’s beautiful event space. The company is…
The Deschutes River Conservancy Welcomes a New Executive Director, Ron Nelson
The Deschutes River Conservancy’s (DRC) Board of Directors and staff are welcoming our new Executive Director, Ron Nelson, to the organization in January 2019. Nelson succeeds long-time director, Tod Heisler, who is leaving to pursue…
Executive Director of the Deschutes River Conservancy, Tod Heisler Leaves Organization for New Opportunities
The Deschutes River Conservancy’s long-term Executive Director, Tod Heisler is leaving the organization in December. After 15 years leading the Conservancy, Tod is moving on to explore new opportunities in Central Oregon conservation work. Tod’s…