Bringing the fish home: Fish reintroduction and river restoration in the Upper Deschutes Basin
Date:
February 28, 2023
Bringing the Fish Home: Fish Reintroduction and River Restoration in the Upper Deschutes Basin
Sixty years after the construction of the Pelton Round Butte Dam Complex, migrating salmon and steelhead are returning to the Upper Deschutes Basin. This seminar will focus on the history of reintroduction and ongoing restoration efforts to support these fish, which also benefit resident fish and other wildlife.
About the Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series
Deschutes River Conservancy's Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series was created to increase regional water knowledge, understanding of local issues, and awareness of available solutions. These monthly seminars provide opportunities for the public to engage with water experts who will present on and answer questions regarding the primary water issues affecting the Deschutes River Basin and the programs in place to address these issues.