The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has been working for over 27 years to improve streamflow in the Deschutes River Basin. Through our collaborative work with our partners, we have been able to protect more than…
Deschutes River Conservancy News
DRC Welcomes New Program Director, Jim Bond
The Deschutes River Conservancy is thrilled to announce that Jim Bond will be joining our team as our Program Director. Jim is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in water conservation, having previously worked as a Program Manager at the Washington Water Trust.
The Silencing of Celilo Falls – 66th Anniversary on March 10th
The 66th anniversary of the silencing of Celilo Falls on the Columbia River occurred on March 10th, 2023. Celilo Falls was a significant fishing site and meeting place for many Indigenous tribes in the Pacific Northwest, including the Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce tribes.
Notes from the Field: Catching Fish to Conserving Rivers
The River teaches many lessons. Impermanence and change are constant-from day to day, season to season, and year to year. The angler is aware of this and knows they must be flexible and adapt to these changing conditions if they are to be successful in their pursuit. I have been extremely fortunate to have spent so much of my life on the water, listening to these lessons.
Intern at an Environmentally Focused Local Non-Profit
Intern at an environmentally focused local non-profit! PGE’s Project Zero internship program is currently recruiting for the 2023 cohort. Develop on-the-job skills in environmental stewardship and the green economy. Online info sessions Mar 21, 22 & 30, 2023.
Oregon Shines Partners with the DRC
Support Oregon Shines and the DRC by registering for solar power!
A Brief History of the DRC
In the early 1990s, a small group of dedicated individuals envisioned an organization unlike any other in Central Oregon. A few years later, the founders’ vision became a reality.
Roses are red, violets are blue, James loves the Deschutes River, and you should too.
Love was in the air this month as we celebrated Valentine’s Day and it had us thinking about how much we love the Deschutes River.
Recognizing Basin Heroes: Jim Manion and Mike Tripp
Many people have made significant contributions to the Deschutes Basin, helping to keep our region the special place it is today. We’d like to introduce you to two such people.