Congress approved the Oregon Water Resources Conservation Act today. The Act authorizes the DRC to receive federal funding.
In the Media
March 29, 2007 – Fly Fishing the Tropics with Brian O’Keefe
Thursday, March 29th @ McMenamins Old St. Francis School Theatre 6:00 – 8:30 pm (doors open at 5:30), $10 at the door
March 22, 2007
Announcing the Blue Water Program! Avion Water Company has partnered with the DRC to give back to the Deschutes River.
May 12, 2007 – 200,000 Steelhead Fry Re-introduced Into Whychus Creek
The DRC worked in partnership with many organizations to make this momentous occasion possible.
June 4, 2007 – Steelhead Story Featured in Health Digest
Operation Steelhead Story Featured in Health Digest
May 1, 2007 – More Water in Whychus Creek – Just in time for the Steelhead Fry!
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.
May 16, 2007 – DRC Receives Honors
The DRC recently received two distinguished Conservation Awards – one from the Department of Interior and the other from the State of Oregon Water Resources Department.
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.