Loosen holds on river bills – U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, a Republican from Oklahoma, is right to be worried about federal budget deficits. His way of expressing his concern, however, misses the mark.
In the Media
September 8, 2007 – DRC Staff Present at Conference in Australia
Three DRC Program Staff and Lesley Jones from the Upper Deshcutes Watershed Council gave presentations at The Nature Conservancy River Symposium Conference in Brisbane, Australia.
September 17, 2007 – Inaugural "A Day for the River" Event was a Tremendous Success!
A number of folks attended DRC sponsored events on Saturday, September 15th to celebrate the Deschutes River.
September 1, 2007 – Tight Lines Auction Featured in Bend Bulletin
Thursday, September 6th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Aspen Hall, Shevlin Park.
August 31, 2007 – Give Back to the Deschutes – A Day For the River
One Day. Honor the Deschutes River. A Day for the River.
September 1, 2007 – Deschutes Brewery Brews Special Beer for DRC
"Instream Extra Pale Ale" will be on tap at the Deschutes Brewery Pub in downtown Bend for the month of September.
August 30, 2007 – Want to Fish the Tribal Side of the Lower Deschutes?
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have granted the DRC special access to fly fish 40 miles of the Tribal side of the Lower Deschutes on September 15, 2007. These usually off-limit runs, riffles, and back eddies are loaded with wild trout, eager to rise to the occasion.
July 14, 2007 – Noteworthy Funders Making River Restoration a Priority
Meyer Memorial Trust, TransCanada, and Portland General Electric recently granted funds to support the work of the DRC.
August 1, 2007 – Conservation Projects Featured in the Bend Bulletin
Water conservation projects in two irrigation districts could improve irrigation water management while restoring Tumalo Creek and the Deschutes River.