Tribal Sovereignty and Water: Tribal Perspectives in the Deschutes Basin

Join the Deschutes River Conservancy for an evening led by Tribal representatives sharing their perspectives on sovereignty, water, restoration, and resilience in the Deschutes Basin. This discussion highlights how Tribal sovereign rights, priorities, and leadership guide efforts to heal and sustain the river system—and how collaboration can support long-term balance across the Basin.

Presenters:

Bobby Brunoe — Senior Environmental and Water Manager, Warm Springs Power; DRC Board Chair

Austin Smith, Jr. — General Manager, Branch of Natural Resources, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Leona Ike — Warm Springs Tribal Elder; Master’s student in Public Policy, Oregon State University

Moderated by:

Lisa Seales, PhD — Senior Program Manager, Deschutes River Conservancy