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Deschutes Basin 101
Your comprehensive guide to learning everything about water in the Deschutes River Basin. Dive deep into the ecosystem, exploring topics like conservation, water sources, water rights, and geological influences. Let's uncover the challenges and opportunities for preserving this essential watershed.
Raise the Deschutes Seminar Recordings
Our Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series is an accessible way to learn about water in the Deschutes River Basin. Each seminar is about 90 minutes and features experts in their respective fields. You can watch the recordings below or check out our upcoming seminars by clicking the button on the right.
WATCH | Who Uses the Water in Central Oregon? Cities, Farms, Rivers, and How It’s Distributed
Watch this Raise the Deschutes seminar to learn where the water goes in Central Oregon, who holds the rights to it, and how it is managed across an over-allocated basin. Speakers cover the major categories of water use, including municipal systems, irrigation, and instream flows, and how use shifts throughout the year.
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.
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.
