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Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series

Learn more about water in the Deschutes Basin or watch recordings of past Raise the Deschutes seminars.

Past Events

Groundwater Recharge Regimes Are in Flux: 2026 Darcy Lecture in BendGroundwater Recharge Regimes Are in Flux: 2026 Darcy Lecture in Bend
October 26, 2026

Groundwater Recharge Regimes Are in Flux: 2026 Darcy Lecture in Bend

The DRC is pleased to co-host the 2026 Darcy Lecture with Dr. Steven Loheide, a UW-Madison ecohydrologist who studies how ecosystems and groundwater interact.

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2026 Fall Fish Rescue on the Upper Deschutes near Lava Island2026 Fall Fish Rescue on the Upper Deschutes near Lava Island
October 14, 2026

2026 Fall Fish Rescue on the Upper Deschutes near Lava Island

The Lava Island Fish Rescue is planned for Oct 14-16. Volunteers needed to save fish. Sign up today!

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30 Years of Collaboration: How Irrigation Diversions and Flow Restoration Shape the Deschutes River30 Years of Collaboration: How Irrigation Diversions and Flow Restoration Shape the Deschutes River
September 28, 2026

30 Years of Collaboration: How Irrigation Diversions and Flow Restoration Shape the Deschutes River

Join DRC for a walking tour of Deschutes River diversions and 30 years of flow restoration work, from Pioneer Park to Sawyer Park. Q&A and drinks after.

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Flows and Farms in a Changing LandscapeFlows and Farms in a Changing Landscape
August 19, 2026

Flows and Farms in a Changing Landscape

Explore how over 40 years of water drawn from the river has sustained a small local farm

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Explore the Wonders of Whychus CreekExplore the Wonders of Whychus Creek
June 16, 2026

Explore the Wonders of Whychus Creek

Explore how two decades of restoration brought Whychus Creek back to life for fish, farmers, and the town of Sisters.

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Flowing Forward - Celebrating 30 Years of Streamflow RestorationFlowing Forward - Celebrating 30 Years of Streamflow Restoration
May 20, 2026

Flowing Forward - Celebrating 30 Years of Streamflow Restoration

Celebrate 30 years of streamflow restoration in the Deschutes Basin. Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres & a silent auction. Get your tickets today!

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