Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865, symbolizes freedom, resilience, and unity. Parallels exist between this historic event and the shared responsibility of water conservation and river restoration.
Deschutes River Conservancy News
June 10, 2023 – Bend’s First Global Water Dance
Join us at noon on Saturday, June 10th at Bend’s Drake Park Public Amphitheater for a worldwide event rooted in dance, community, and the love of water. DRC’s Finance Director and lifelong dancer, Tara Langston will be opening the event with some words about dance and water.
Notes from the Field: Exploring Restoration Efforts in the Trout Creek Watershed
Join us on a tour of the Trout Creek watershed, where restoration efforts have revitalized in-stream habitat, reintroduced beavers, and enhanced streamflows for steelhead, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich natural heritage, including the fascinating discovery of sabertooth salmon fossils.
Flyfishers Club Annual Event Raises Funds for Trout Creek Restoration
DRC’s Kate Fitzpatrick and James O’Brien recently had the honor of attending the Flyfishers Foundation and Flyfishers Club of Oregon annual event in Portland. They shared an update on DRC’s innovative work in the Deschutes…
Auction Item: 3-Day Fishing Trip to Fitzpatrick Homestead Benefit Trout Creek
Bid on a 3-day, 2-night fishing trip to the Fitzpatrick Homestead on the Lower Deschutes River. Funds raised will support DRC’s streamflow restoration project on Trout Creek – prime steelhead habitat. Made possible by The Flyfishers Foundation and the Bachman Family.
2023 Water Supply Outlook: On The Path To Recovery
With the current Cascade snowpack towering at 174% of average, and seemingly endless rounds of spring snow adding to the total, the Deschutes River Basin is receiving some much-needed relief from the years-long drought cycle we have been in.
Irrigation Districts Are Turning On – Here’s What That Means
Local irrigation districts are about to start sending water to their farmers. Water is being released out of Wickiup Reservoir (as it does every year), so flows in the Upper Deschutes are going to increase, flows will be diverted into canals in various places in Bend, and consequently flows downstream will drop dramatically.
Reflections on World Water Day
World Water Day is an important reminder of the crucial role that water plays in our lives. On a global level, it can be difficult to comprehend how an individual can make a difference, but with the inspiration of “Be the change you want to see in the world” we can all make small changes that add up to big effects.
Critical Wild Steelhead Habitat Gets a Water Boost
The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has been working for over 27 years to improve streamflow in the Deschutes River Basin. Through our collaborative work with our partners, we have been able to protect more than…