In a couple of weeks, about 175,000 steelhead fry are going to be released into Whychus Creek. For the steelhead reintroduction efforts to be successful, these fragile, two inch fry are going to need a very healthy ecosystem to survive and thrive.
In the Media
August 4, 2006 – DRC signs a landmark agreement with the Central Oregon Irrigation District
The DRC has signed a landmark agreement with the Central Oregon Irrigation District and the Swalley Irrigation District to form the Central Oregon Water Bank.
May 1, 2007 – Operation Steelhead Press Conference
A press conference to highlight the Reintroduction of steelhead into Whychus Creek will be held on Saturday, May 12th at 1:00 pm at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve outside of Sisters.