It’s dawn. You rhythmically dip your paddle, pull, then glide east across the surface of Wickiup Reservoir. You’re alone in your canoe and for all you can tell you’re the first human to ever cross…
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What Did all that Snow Mean for Water Supply? ›
It’s mid-March and the sound of shoveling show has been replaced by the sound of melting snow. As we are finishing slushing through our daily lives, it’s easy to think that these past late-season snowstorms have…
The DRC mourns the loss of a dear friend and founding partner, Jody Calica ›
We at the DRC and all who care about the health of the rivers in the Deschutes Basin are profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Jody Calica. As a member of…
Basin welcomes millions for infrastructure improvements to put water instream ›
Senator Merkley has led efforts to secure millions for a federal funding program which will allow irrigation districts to make long-needed infrastructure upgrades that will ultimately benefit local rivers and streams. Basin partners met today…
Choose Your Own Adventure Raffle at RiverFeast ›
Only 100 tickets will be sold for this exciting raffle at RiverFeast this year. One lucky winner will choose from one of these three amazing adventures. Which would you choose? Buy your tickets today! Begin…
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…
Meager snowfall this winter has left the question in our minds: What’s in store for water supply this year? ›
After a near-complete drawdown of Wickiup Reservoir last fall and a snowpack that has been well below average so far this winter, water managers are not optimistic about filling the reservoir and having a full…
Tickets for our 2019 RiverFeast Dinner & Auction now on sale! ›
We’re looking forward to a wonderful 2019 RiverFeast Dinner & Auction and would love for you to be there. Get your tickets today! Join us on May 11th for a delightful evening of irresistible food,…
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…