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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.


Saving Water for Fish and Farms: Modernizing Central Oregon's Irrigation Infrastructure
Discover how modernizing irrigation infrastructure is saving water for fish and farms in Central Oregon. See the benefits of sustainable agriculture.


Frogs, Fish & Farmers: Understanding the Upper Deschutes Habitat Conservation Plan
Learn about the Upper Deschutes Habitat Conservation Plan and its impact on frogs, fish, and farmers. Gain a deeper understanding of conservation efforts in this area.


Bringing the fish home: Fish reintroduction and river restoration in the Upper Deschutes Basin
Discover the success of fish reintroduction and river restoration in the Upper Deschutes Basin. Learn how we're bringing fish back to their natural habitat.