Get to know Ben Kittell, our Development and Communications Coordinator, as we delve into his background in Environmental Communications, and his decade-long dedication to fly-fishing and Central Oregon’s rivers – read more here in Staff Spotlight Q&A article!
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Staff Spotlight: Tara Langston – Director of Finance and Administration ›
Get to know Tara Langston, our Director of Finance and Administration, as she shares insights from her background in financial statement auditing and diverse accounting roles in our Staff Spotlight Q&A article – learn more about her impactful work at the DRC!
Staff Spotlight: Jim Bond – Program Director ›
Gain insights from Jim Bond, our Programs Director, as he shares his rich experience in habitat restoration, water quality, and forest health issues across different regions, making a significant impact on water conservation. Read the full Staff Spotlight Q&A article here!
Collaborative Efforts in Focus: Deschutes Basin Hosts Joint Water Caucus for Insightful Water Management Tour ›
Discussions centered on how the state can aid regions in enhancing water management and the best ways for basins to collaborate with the state. We extend our gratitude to everyone who took the time to explore the Deschutes with us, and we eagerly anticipate our continued partnership!
Staff Spotlight: Marisa Hossick – Communications Director ›
We had the pleasure to sit down with Marisa Hossick, our Communications Director, to learn more about her role at the DRC. Marisa oversees all things communications including storytelling, graphics, design, photography, filmmaking, and event planning. Read the full Q&A article to get to know her!
Dec 13 – IS THE DROUGHT OVER? COMPARING THE DESCHUTES AND CROOKED RIVERS ›
Is the drought over? Comparing the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. Despite the nearly average precipitation last year, the drought persists. Learn how hydrology and geology affect these two rivers in completely different ways.
“RAISE THE DESCHUTES” SEMINAR SERIES RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON EXPANDING ACROSS CENTRAL OREGON ›
The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) is excited to announce the return of the ‘Raise the Deschutes’ seminar series for its second season starting this November. This season promises to be even more expansive, reaching communities throughout Central Oregon, all made possible in part due to a generous grant from the Roundhouse Foundation.
Staff Spotlight: James O’Brien – Project Manager ›
Read the full Q&A article with James O’Brien, our Program Associate, as he shares more about his role at the DRC. Proir to joining the DRC, James earned his master’s degree in Environmental Law & Policy from Vermont Law School.
Staff Spotlight: Ali Engemann – Office Manager ›
We sat down with Ali Smith, our Office Manager, to learn more about her and the impacts she makes at the DRC. Prior to joining the DRC, Ali has worked in the environmental nonprofit sector for over five years. Read the full Q&A here!