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Proof of Concept: The First Wins That Changed Everything: 30 Year Anniversary SeriesProof of Concept: The First Wins That Changed Everything: 30 Year Anniversary Series
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March 20, 2026

Proof of Concept: The First Wins That Changed Everything: 30 Year Anniversary Series

The first lease. The first piping project. The first water returned to the river. How early collaboration in the Deschutes Basin proved a new approach was possible.

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Where Things Stand: Oregon Water Conditions This MarchWhere Things Stand: Oregon Water Conditions This March
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March 13, 2026

Where Things Stand: Oregon Water Conditions This March

Oregon's snowpack is at just 29% of normal — the second-lowest on record — heading into spring 2026. Here's what that means for water supply in the Deschutes Basin, and why the DRC's work has never been more important.

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WATCH | How Water Moves Through Central Oregon: From Snowpack to Streams, Farms, and FaucetsWATCH | How Water Moves Through Central Oregon: From Snowpack to Streams, Farms, and Faucets
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February 25, 2026

WATCH | How Water Moves Through Central Oregon: From Snowpack to Streams, Farms, and Faucets

This seminar helps viewers to understanding water challenges and opportunities in Central Oregon.

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Why Collaboration Became the Path Forward in the Deschutes Basin: 30 Year Anniversary SeriesWhy Collaboration Became the Path Forward in the Deschutes Basin: 30 Year Anniversary Series
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February 4, 2026

Why Collaboration Became the Path Forward in the Deschutes Basin: 30 Year Anniversary Series

Explore how the Deschutes River Conservancy grew from shared water challenges into a collaborative approach to basin-wide river stewardship.

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30 Years of Collaboration for the Deschutes River: 30 Year Anniversary Series30 Years of Collaboration for the Deschutes River: 30 Year Anniversary Series
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January 21, 2026

30 Years of Collaboration for the Deschutes River: 30 Year Anniversary Series

Celebrate 30 years of collaboration with the Deschutes River Conservancy as we share stories of partnership, progress, and stewardship across the basin.

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Tribal Sovereignty and Water in the Deschutes River Basin: Seminar ResourcesTribal Sovereignty and Water in the Deschutes River Basin: Seminar Resources
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January 15, 2026

Tribal Sovereignty and Water in the Deschutes River Basin: Seminar Resources

A collection of resources and recordings featuring Tribal perspectives on sovereignty, water, and stewardship in the Deschutes Basin.

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WATCH | Tribal Sovereignty and Water: Tribal Perspectives in the Deschutes BasinWATCH | Tribal Sovereignty and Water: Tribal Perspectives in the Deschutes Basin
Videos
December 15, 2025

WATCH | Tribal Sovereignty and Water: Tribal Perspectives in the Deschutes Basin

Tribal representatives share perspectives on sovereignty, water, restoration, and resilience in the Deschutes Basin.

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Crooked River Outlook: What to Expect for Flows in 2025–2026Crooked River Outlook: What to Expect for Flows in 2025–2026
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September 25, 2025

Crooked River Outlook: What to Expect for Flows in 2025–2026

The Crooked River is entering fall with flow targets of 80–100 cfs and stable carryover storage projected into 2026. Our latest post breaks down the decisions behind these targets and the balance they aim to strike between fish, farms, and communities.

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Healthy Soil, Healthy Rivers: How Cover Crops Protect the Deschutes BasinHealthy Soil, Healthy Rivers: How Cover Crops Protect the Deschutes Basin
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September 22, 2025

Healthy Soil, Healthy Rivers: How Cover Crops Protect the Deschutes Basin

A new initiative will fund cover crops on drought-hit Jefferson County fields, helping farmers protect soil, reduce chemical use, and keep cleaner water flowing into the Deschutes River and the wider Columbia Basin.

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Home Waters: Stories of the Deschutes River Basin - Now AvailableHome Waters: Stories of the Deschutes River Basin - Now Available
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July 29, 2025

Home Waters: Stories of the Deschutes River Basin - Now Available

The DRC is reprinting their book, Home Waters: Stories of the Deschutes Basin, and you can get your copy today!

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Oregon Legislature Approves Deschutes Water Bank Pilot BillOregon Legislature Approves Deschutes Water Bank Pilot Bill
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July 18, 2025

Oregon Legislature Approves Deschutes Water Bank Pilot Bill

The Oregon State Legislature has passed House Bill 3806, approving pilot water bank authorities in the Deschutes Basin. This legislation marks a significant step forward in helping Central Oregon expand more flexible and efficient water management to support farms, cities, and rivers alike.

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Tracking Change in the Upper Deschutes: What We’re Learning About River HealthTracking Change in the Upper Deschutes: What We’re Learning About River Health
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June 25, 2025

Tracking Change in the Upper Deschutes: What We’re Learning About River Health

The 2024 Upper Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement (M&E) Annual Report offers a look at how aquatic ecosystems in the Deschutes River basin are responding to evolving water management practices and restoration efforts.

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Three Sisters Irrigation District Completes Final Piping Project— A Major Milestone in the Ongoing Restoration of Whychus CreekThree Sisters Irrigation District Completes Final Piping Project— A Major Milestone in the Ongoing Restoration of Whychus Creek
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June 18, 2025

Three Sisters Irrigation District Completes Final Piping Project— A Major Milestone in the Ongoing Restoration of Whychus Creek

The final section of canal piping in the Three Sisters Irrigation District (TSID) has been completed, marking a major milestone in streamflow restoration, on-farm efficiency, and renewable energy generation.

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Avion Water Customers: Help our Rivers When It Matters MostAvion Water Customers: Help our Rivers When It Matters Most
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June 4, 2025

Avion Water Customers: Help our Rivers When It Matters Most

Blue Water is a monthly donor program that allows Avion Water customers to contribute directly to the DRC’s instream leasing work. These small monthly donations—often less than $2—support the restoration of streamflows in Tumalo Creek and the Deschutes River by compensating landowners who voluntarily leave water in the stream rather than using it for irrigation.

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Trout Creek: Supporting Steelhead in the Lower DeschutesTrout Creek: Supporting Steelhead in the Lower Deschutes
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May 24, 2025

Trout Creek: Supporting Steelhead in the Lower Deschutes

Trout Creek is a key tributary to the Deschutes River and supports one of the largest native steelhead runs in the basin.

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WATCH | Fish, Flows, and the Future: Conservation and Management in the Deschutes BasinWATCH | Fish, Flows, and the Future: Conservation and Management in the Deschutes Basin
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April 29, 2025

WATCH | Fish, Flows, and the Future: Conservation and Management in the Deschutes Basin

Join experts Megan Hill, Natural Resources Manager for the Pelton Round Butte Project, and Jason Wilcox, Fisheries Program Manager, as they discuss fish recovery in the Deschutes Basin. Explore how habitat restoration, hydropower management, and strategic partnerships are safeguarding vital fish species like redband trout, steelhead, and salmon amid changing river conditions. Moderated by DRC Program Manager Lisa Seales.

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Congressional Support Builds for the Deschutes River ConservancyCongressional Support Builds for the Deschutes River Conservancy
News
April 7, 2025

Congressional Support Builds for the Deschutes River Conservancy

Congresswoman Janelle Bynum and Senator Jeff Merkley are introducing a bill to reauthorize the Deschutes River Conservancy, paving the way for $2 million in annual federal funding to support river restoration in Central Oregon. The effort builds on bipartisan momentum from the previous legislative session.

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Deschutes Basin Board of Control 2025 Town Hall – Key TakeawaysDeschutes Basin Board of Control 2025 Town Hall – Key Takeaways
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March 24, 2025

Deschutes Basin Board of Control 2025 Town Hall – Key Takeaways

The 2025 Deschutes Basin Board of Control Town Hall highlighted progress in water conservation, irrigation modernization, and habitat restoration for a more sustainable basin.

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Welcome Grant Traynor to the Deschutes River Conservancy!Welcome Grant Traynor to the Deschutes River Conservancy!
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February 24, 2025

Welcome Grant Traynor to the Deschutes River Conservancy!

DRC is excited to welcome Grant Traynor as a Project Manager! Please join us in giving him a warm welcome as he embarks on this new chapter with the DRC!

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WATCH | Raising the Deschutes: Challenges and Solutions for Our RiversWATCH | Raising the Deschutes: Challenges and Solutions for Our Rivers
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February 20, 2025

WATCH | Raising the Deschutes: Challenges and Solutions for Our Rivers

In this seminar, experts dive into the critical water challenges facing the Deschutes Basin, including low streamflows and water quality concerns. Through case studies and collaborative initiatives, you'll learn about ongoing efforts to balance ecological health with agricultural and recreational needs, ensuring a resilient water future for the region.

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