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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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Deschutes River Conservancy and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Announce Move to New Office Space in the Old Mill DistrictDeschutes River Conservancy and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Announce Move to New Office Space in the Old Mill District
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February 3, 2025

Deschutes River Conservancy and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Announce Move to New Office Space in the Old Mill District

The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) are excited to announce their move to a new office along the Deschutes River in Bend’s Old Mill District.

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Welcoming Maggie Anderson to the DRC Team!Welcoming Maggie Anderson to the DRC Team!
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January 28, 2025

Welcoming Maggie Anderson to the DRC Team!

DRC is excited to welcome Maggie Anderson as a Project Manager! Join us in congratulating her on this new opportunity.

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Securing the Future of the Deschutes: Progress, Partnerships, and a Shared VisionSecuring the Future of the Deschutes: Progress, Partnerships, and a Shared Vision
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January 15, 2025

Securing the Future of the Deschutes: Progress, Partnerships, and a Shared Vision

The Deschutes River Conservancy is making significant progress in restoring river flows, enhancing habitats, and securing a sustainable future through innovative water conservation projects, policy advocacy, and strong community partnerships.

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    Bend Bulletin: Redmond gets state OK to use more waterBend Bulletin: Redmond gets state OK to use more water

    Bend Bulletin: Redmond gets state OK to use more water

    Redmond has secured enough water to support its growing population for at least 15 years by creatively reallocating winter water for summer use, rather than increasing its supply. While the city explores additional options like transferring a historic Deschutes River water right to groundwater, Mayor Ed Fitch emphasizes that long-term sustainability will require continued conservation and strategic planning.

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    Bend Bulletin: January was dry, but Central Oregon snowpack levels have reboundedBend Bulletin: January was dry, but Central Oregon snowpack levels have rebounded

    Bend Bulletin: January was dry, but Central Oregon snowpack levels have rebounded

    Central Oregon is on track for one of the best water years in recent memory, with reservoirs at their highest levels since 2018 and snowpack at 128% of normal. The region is now drought-free, bringing optimism for irrigation, healthier rivers, and a strong winter tourism season.

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    Cascade Business News: Deschutes County Voters Approve Measure #9-176, Advancing Local Conservation EffortsCascade Business News: Deschutes County Voters Approve Measure #9-176, Advancing Local Conservation Efforts

    Cascade Business News: Deschutes County Voters Approve Measure #9-176, Advancing Local Conservation Efforts

    Deschutes County voters have passed Measure #9-176, providing stable funding for the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District to expand conservation efforts, improve water and forest management, and enhance urban green spaces through a permanent tax rate with oversight by an elected Board of Directors.

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    Bend Bulletin: Protect Deschutes Basin groundwater (Guest Column)Bend Bulletin: Protect Deschutes Basin groundwater (Guest Column)

    Bend Bulletin: Protect Deschutes Basin groundwater (Guest Column)

    Bobby Brunoe, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, emphasizes the sacred importance of water as the Creator’s first gift and calls for renewed collaboration, better science, and an integrated water policy to sustainably manage the Deschutes Basin’s shared resources for the benefit of all and future generations.

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    Bend Bulletin: Funding secure for Mirror Pond Dam fish passage design phaseBend Bulletin: Funding secure for Mirror Pond Dam fish passage design phase

    Bend Bulletin: Funding secure for Mirror Pond Dam fish passage design phase

    Officials in Bend have secured funding to design a nature-like fishway at Mirror Pond Dam, aiming to restore fish migration in the Deschutes River while addressing upstream passage challenges and potential downstream risks.

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