Did you know 80-90% of the water in rivers across the Western US is diverted for irrigation? Piping leaky canals and upgrading on-farm irrigation saves water, making farms more productive and efficient while allowing more water to remain instream. Learn how these tools have worked to restore Whychus Creek and how they are being used to help fish and farms across the Deschutes Basin.
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Saving Water for Fish and Farms: Modernizing Central Oregon’s Irrigation Infrastructure ›
Did you know 80-90% of the water in rivers across the Western US is diverted for irrigation? Piping leaky canals and upgrading on-farm irrigation saves water, making farms more productive and efficient while allowing more water to remain instream. Learn how these tools have worked to restore Whychus Creek and how they are being used to help fish and farms across the Deschutes Basin.
2023 Water Supply Outlook: On The Path To Recovery ›
With the current Cascade snowpack towering at 174% of average, and seemingly endless rounds of spring snow adding to the total, the Deschutes River Basin is receiving some much-needed relief from the years-long drought cycle we have been in.
Tickets Now on Sale for Deschutes River Conservancy’s RiverFeast Dinner & Auction ›
Anglers, paddlers, and river lovers of all stripes are invited to gather for RiverFeast, the Deschutes River Conservancy’s (DRC) upcoming gala fundraiser. Set to take place on May 4, 2023 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, the event promises an evening of celebration as guests learn about DRC’s latest restoration initiatives while enjoying a three-course dinner, signature cocktail, and fine wine.
Irrigation Districts Are Turning On – Here’s What That Means ›
Local irrigation districts are about to start sending water to their farmers. Water is being released out of Wickiup Reservoir (as it does every year), so flows in the Upper Deschutes are going to increase, flows will be diverted into canals in various places in Bend, and consequently flows downstream will drop dramatically.
Funding from FlyFisher Foundation Will Enhance Habitat for Wild Steelhead ›
BEND, Ore. – The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) announced today that flows in some of the most critical wild steelhead habitat will continue to be bolstered thanks to a grant from The Fly-Fisher Foundation (TFF),…
March 21 – Frogs, Fish & Farmers: Understanding the Upper Deschutes Habitat Conservation Plan ›
There are many pieces to a conservation puzzle. Learn about how everything fits together for species management in the Upper Deschutes Basin.
Reflections on World Water Day ›
World Water Day is an important reminder of the crucial role that water plays in our lives. On a global level, it can be difficult to comprehend how an individual can make a difference, but with the inspiration of “Be the change you want to see in the world” we can all make small changes that add up to big effects.
Frogs, Fish & Farmers: Understanding the Upper Deschutes Habitat Conservation Plan ›
There are many pieces to a conservation puzzle. Learn about how everything fits together for species management in the Upper Deschutes Basin.