It’s been a long, hot summer with little rain. Reservoirs are extremely low, and naturally occuring flows in the Deschutes River Basin are well below average. Irrigation districts have already lowered allocations to junior irrigators…
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Annual Reports & Newsletters
2019 Annual Report ›
In light of the pandemic and unpredictable revenue during that time, we chose to send out a postcard updating our supporters on what we’ve been doing. Take a look at our 2019 accomplishments and main initiatives.
Deschutes River Conservancy News
Restoring the River Through Leasing ›
Next time you’re walking along the Deschutes River north of Bend, casting a fly at Sawyer Park or paddling some sweet whitewater downstream from the Riverhouse, stop for a second and notice the water. It…
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A Community Vision for Restored Rivers ›
Water is never more top of mind than when we have too much or too little. Here in the arid high desert of Central Oregon, it is often the case that we have too little.…
Annual Reports & Newsletters
2018 Annual Report ›
This issue of the Deschutes River Conservancy’s RiverVoice includes: The 2018 Flow Restoration Report, instream restoration, DRC’s 2018 Financial Summary, What We Learned From the Basin Study, Recognition of 2018’s Donors and Supporters
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The Deschutes River Conservancy Supports Social Justice ›
Recent events in the United States are a reminder to us at the Deschutes River Conservancy of the deep inequities and racism in our nation. We stand with those who speak out against these and…
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A Tale of Two Rivers: Part One – The Crooked River ›
In the Western United States, the availability of water has become a serious concern for many communities and rural areas. Central Oregon is no exception. From river to river, situations are different depending on the…
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Swalley Irrigation District Finalizes Project That Is Raising Flows in the Middle Deschutes ›
Now finalized, the Rogers Lateral Pipeline Project Between Cooley and Tumalo Roads is Already Boosting River Flows BEND, OR, May 1, 2020— Swalley Irrigation District, one of the leading districts charging forward to modernize its…
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50+ Reasons We Love The Deschutes ›
Thank you for helping us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day this week by sending in your reasons you love the Deschutes Basin. As promised, here they are! 50+ Reasons We Love The Deschutes…