Deschutes River Conservancy News

DRC Welcomes New Program Director, Jim Bond

The Deschutes River Conservancy is thrilled to announce that Jim Bond will be joining our team as our Program Director. Jim is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in water conservation, having previously worked as a Program Manager at the Washington Water Trust.

The Silencing of Celilo Falls – 66th Anniversary on March 10th

The 66th anniversary of the silencing of Celilo Falls on the Columbia River occurred on March 10th, 2023. Celilo Falls was a significant fishing site and meeting place for many Indigenous tribes in the Pacific Northwest, including the Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce tribes.

Notes from the Field: Catching Fish to Conserving Rivers

The River teaches many lessons. Impermanence and change are constant-from day to day, season to season, and year to year. The angler is aware of this and knows they must be flexible and adapt to these changing conditions if they are to be successful in their pursuit. I have been extremely fortunate to have spent so much of my life on the water, listening to these lessons.

Intern at an Environmentally Focused Local Non-Profit

Intern at an environmentally focused local non-profit! PGE’s Project Zero internship program is currently recruiting for the 2023 cohort. Develop on-the-job skills in environmental stewardship and the green economy. Online info sessions Mar 21, 22 & 30, 2023.

A Brief History of the DRC

In the early 1990s, a small group of dedicated individuals envisioned an organization unlike any other in Central Oregon. A few years later, the founders’ vision became a reality.

Notes from the Field: Skiing Today on Tomorrow’s Water

Our team at the DRC works tirelessly on conserving water and restoring rivers, but sometimes we like to get out and enjoy the snow. This year we celebrated the beginning of winter with a cross-country ski outing.