Conservation project boosts flows up to 16%, reduces pumping costs, and improves Crooked River water quality.
Press Releases
Irrigation District Addresses Dry Conditions Through Water Leasing Pilot Program
Prineville farmers facing another year of drought have options this year to share water with others, as well as benefitting river flows. In the Prineville Valley, Ochoco Irrigation District plans a novel approach to meeting …
Final Plans Approved for Ochoco Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has released a Final Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Ochoco Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project. NRCS has determined that the …
Funding to Benefit Oregon’s Rivers and Farmers Moving Through Legislation
Federal funding is coming to Oregon for streamflow and habitat restoration as well as water efficiency projects for local irrigation districts thanks to tireless work from Senator Merkley. This request is in the current Senate …
Deschutes River Conservancy Begins the Year with a New Executive Director, Kate Fitzpatrick
The Deschutes River Conservancy Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have completed the selection process for the next director of the organization. Current DRC Director of Operations, Kate Fitzpatrick was unanimously selected …
New Program Aims to Increase On-farm Irrigation Efficiencies and Conserve Water
At a time when Central Oregon’s water resources are being stretched further than ever, improving on-farm efficiencies has great potential to conserve water in a way that is beneficial to all users and the region.
Aug 2 – Be a part of “Homewaters”, a book about the past, present, and future of the Deschutes Basin
August 2 – The Deschutes River Conservancy to Publish a Coffee Table Style Book Telling the Story of the Deschutes Basin’s Past, Present, and Future Through Photography and Written Word The Deschutes River Conservancy is …
Water Leasing Program supporting the Middle Deschutes River Receives 10-Year Pledge of Support
The Deschutes River Joins a List of U.S. Rivers to Receive Funding through Intel’s Commitment to Restore 100% of Global Water Use by 2025 The Deschutes River Conservancy’s (DRC) Water Leasing Program has just secured …
RiverFeast Announces New Title Sponsorship from Brooks Resources
Brooks Resources proudly presents the 12th Annual RiverFeast Dinner & Auction to benefit the Deschutes River Conservancy on Saturday, May 11th at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon’s beautiful event space. The company is …